Increasing tensions around the globe have created a heightened awareness about safety and security, particularly in terms of public buildings and spaces. This is particularly true in Ottawa, where the terrible tragedies of the Parliament Hill in October of 2014 brought the reality of security threats much closer to home. Additional incidents such as the…

April 2016 marks five years since Ottawa’s Shaw Centre opened its doors and immediately changed the meetings and conventions landscape in Canada’s capital. The first half-decade has given the Centre reason to celebrate. It’s hosted thousands of events, from national and international conferences, to trade shows, gala celebrations and ceremonies. It’s won the praise of…