John Lancaster - RIP

LANCASTER, John Evan Paterson. Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the age of 91. John grew up in the Moore Park area of Toronto, and graduated with honours in Economics from the University of Toronto. His early desire to serve his country led to World War II service as Lieutenant in the Canadian Navy, followed by a long and distinguished career in eight countries as a diplomat with the Canadian Foreign Service. John leaves to mourn his passing Dodie (Doris, nee Prentice) his loving wife of 62 years, and his daughter Antonia and her partner Larry Reid. In Memoriam donations to the Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre or to the University of Toronto appreciated. Condolences to info@beechwoodcemetery.com

James Stewart - RIP

Amigos on the trade side might have fond memories of visitations by Jimmy Stewart, Exhibition Commission Officer extraordinaire. Sign the book by clicking on his name. Stewart, James

STEWART, James "Jim" Unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Winona (nee Hesse) of 44 years. Loving father of David (Marie Murray) and Deborah (Ralph Webster), both of Ottawa. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Ellen (nee Miller) of Regina, Saskatchewan and by his brother Allister. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion), on Friday, October 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. immediately followed by a funeral service in the chapel. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. Time planned to spend together, regretfully now is forever lost.

Conference on DFAIT's Future

Dear Conference Participants:

I am writing to let you know that we have been able to re-schedule our centennial conference, entitled " Architects and Innovators: Building the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, 1909-2009. " The conference will take place on December 17-18, 2008 in the Pearson Building. A draft program can be consulted on our website at http://www.international.gc.ca/department/history-histoire/program_architects_innovators-en.asp

If you are still able to join us, please let me know and I will reserve a spot for you.

Thank you.

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Chers participants,

Je vous informe par la présente que nous avons réussi à fixer une nouvelle date pour la tenue de notre Conférence du centenaire, qui s’intitule « Architectes et innovateurs : édification du ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international, 1909‑2009 ». La Conférence aura lieu les 17 et 18 décembre 2008, à l’édifice Pearson. L’avant‑programme se trouve sur notre site Web, à l’adresse suivante : http://www.international.gc.ca/department/history-histoire/program_architects_innovators-fr.asp

S’il vous est toujours possible de vous joindre à nous, veuillez m’en informer et je vous réserverai une place.

Merci.

Greg Donaghy
Head, Historical Section/ Chef, Section des affaires historiques
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada /Affaires étrangères et Commerce international Canada
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
125, promenade Sussex, Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0G2
Tel./Tél. (613) 992-6288; FAX/Téléc. (613) 992-9346

Swedish Chef

Jim Elliott advises that Wikipedia has finally produced an article on the Swedish Chef, written in SwedishChef-ese. See it here. (bork, bork, bork).

CRA Warning: mail scam

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for personal information. The letter is not from the CRA. A PDF version of the letter is available on the CRA Web site at www.cra.gc.ca/alert.

The letter claims that there is “insufficient information” for the individual’s tax return and that in order to receive any “claims,” they will have to update their records. The letter attaches a form specifically requesting the individual’s personal information in writing, via fax or email, including information on bank accounts and passports. This letter is not from the CRA and Canadians should not provide their personal information to the sender.

All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties. The CRA has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information.

The CRA has notified the proper law enforcement authorities of the scam.

For information about this and other similar scams, or to report deceptive telemarketing activity, visit www.phonebusters.com, send an email to info@phonebusters.com, or call 1-888-495-8501.

Jacques Simard: RIP

Friends and colleagues will be saddened to learn of the death of Jacques Simard on Friday, September 26 in Montreal. An obituary will appear on Saturday, October 4, in the Ottawa Citizen. The funeral will be held October 18 at 12 noon at St-Viateur Church in Outremont, Montreal.

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Ottawa Citizen

SIMARD, Jacques It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jacques, on September 26, 2008. Mourning for him are his wife Lise, his sons Philippe and Marc, as well as extended family members and numerous friends. A funeral service will be held at the St-Viateur Church of Outremont at 12:30 pm, on October 18, 2008. The family will be present from 11:30 am to greet those wishing to express their condolences prior to service. Directions Alfred Dallaire Memoria