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MacDonald to visit southern Alberta

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) will visit southern Alberta from Sept. 8-10 to visit local producers, tour farming and food processing facilities, and meet with industry leaders. On Tuesday, in Calgary, Alta., MacDonald will announce support to advance Canada’s controlled environment agriculture sector and drive sustainable agricultural technology. This event will be held at Hydragreens Produce Ltd., 242093, Range Rd … Read more

Fuhr to hold a media availability in Calgary

Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna, B.C.) will hold a media availability following a roundtable with the Alberta defence industry and the Business Council of Alberta. Contact Sofiya.Sapeha@dia-aid.gc.ca.

Hajdu launches the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance

Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.), will launch the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance to tackle critical labour shortages and representation … Read more

Zerucelli to announce additional funding for Alberta’s skilled trades workforce

Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will announce additional funding for the Educational Partnership Foundation to expand its trades and career programming. Contact keagan.mcneil@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

McGuinty to deliver keynote address on Alberta’s support to Canada’s defence and security

Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will visit Alberta from Aug. 5-8 to highlight the Government of Canada’s long-term commitment to the province and its important role in Canada’s defence, security, and innovation ecosystem. On Thursday, McGuinty will deliver a keynote address the University of Calgary where he is expected to make an announcement in support … Read more

Van Koeverden to announce support for Alberta sport

Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden will announce support for community soccer with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the City of Calgary. Following that, he’ll tour the Canmore Nordic Centre. Details are available online.

Environment ministers to meet for annual CCME conference

Federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers will meet for the annual Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment conference to discuss economic growth and environmental standards. Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter, the current president of the council, will host the meeting and a news conference at 6:00 p.m EDT (4:00 p.m. local … Read more

MacDonald to announce investment to boost beef exports

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) will announce an investment to help boost Canadian beef exports, increase industry competitiveness and expand global market opportunities. Representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association and Canada Beef will also participate. The announcement takes place at AltaLink Hall, Stampede Grounds. Details are available online.

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food outreach to Alberta during the Calgary Stampede

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) will visit Calgary, Alta., from July 6-9 to visit producers and their operations, tour key agricultural processing sites, consult with stakeholders, and meet with government and industry leaders. Details online. contact jennica.klassen@agr.gc.ca.

Poilievre at Conservative Party BBQ

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) will speak at the Conservative Party BBQ in Calgary. For details, contact: noahachkar@conservative.ca