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The Gall Conference

University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Tuesday, December 10 – Wednesday, December 11, 2013 City / Town : Edmonton Event Venue : University of Alberta Neighbourhood : Garneau, Queen Alexandra, Windsor Park Short Description : This conference will explore the state of economic rights in Alberta and Canada with human rights leaders from across the province. Event Category : Conventions / Conferences Cost : $50 Evening keynote and Human Rights Awards; $75 Student admission for Conference and Awards; $150 general admission for Conference and Awards Where to purchase tickets :  www.eventzilla.net… Tickets Phone : 7804532638 Contact Name : Kelta Coomber Contact Phone : 7804532638 Contact Email :  kelta@jhcentre.org Additional Information : This conference will be an exciting mix of keynotes, panelists and dialogues. Keynotes include Howard Sapers who will return to Edmonton to talk about his work as the Federal Ombudsperson for Corrections; Edgar Schmidt who will be speaking of his current Charter challenge and its implications for Canadians; and Jim Gurnett, a local poverty advocate with over twenty years of experience, who will reflect on the past and present day realities in relation to economic rights. More info :  www.jhcentre.org…. Event Details. Location: University of Alberta