Government of Canada to highlight historic support for dynamic research environments to help a new generation of researchers thrive

Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will be at Simon Fraser University to highlight funding for research infrastructure and equipment at universities and research hospitals across Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). She will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Terry Beech (Burnaby North–Seymour, B.C.).  This event will be held at Blusson … Read more

Singh to outline NDP’s pharmacare plan

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will begin to outline the NDP’s plan to provide medication coverage for all Canadians. The Liberal pharmacare proposal leaked last week would be good news for insurance and pharmaceutical companies but would leave many Canadians without the medicine their family needs. This event will be held at 6158 Elgin Ave. Then at 7:00 p.m. (local time), Singh will also participate in the first debate for … Read more

Minister Bains to make an announcement

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), accompanied by National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), will announce a significant investment under the government’s Strategic Innovation Fund. This event will take place at General Fusion Inc., 106–3680 Bonneville Pl. Call 343-291-2849.

NDP leader Singh to visit Burnaby, B.C.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will take part in two “Mainstreet with Jagmeet” events, first at the Burnaby Farmers Market, 4949 Canada Way, and then at 11:30 a.m. (local time) at The Rumble on Gray Street Fair, 7591 Gray Ave. Then at 2:30 p.m., Singh will hold a media availability at the NDP Burnaby South nomination meeting at the Alan Emmott Centre, 6650 … Read more

NDP leader Singh to visit Burnaby, B.C.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will hold a roundtable discussion on housing at Progressive Housing Society, 7836 6th St. Then at 3 p.m., Singh will take part in “Mainstreet with Jagmeet” at Simon Fraser University Streetfest, University High Street. Call 613-222-2351.

Minister Qualtrough to make an announcement

Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) will announce Government of Canada support to help Canadians with disabilities find jobs. This event will take place at Neil Squires Society, 400-3999 Henning Dr. Call 819-994-5559.

NDP leader Singh to visit Burnaby South

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will hold a special “JagMeet & Greet” event featuring special guests. This event will take place at the Bonsor Recreation Complex: Active Studio, 6550 Bonsor Ave. Details online.

Minister Sajjan to make an announcement

On behalf of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will announce measures to help more people gain skills and work experience. This event will take place at BCIT High Performance Building Lab, NW3-3700 Willingdon Ave. Call 819-994-5559.