Event Location: Calgary, AB

Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) will announce federal support for a wide range of community revitalization initiatives so Calgarians of all ages and abilities can benefit from modern amenities for events, recreation and … Read more

Liberal MP George Chahal (Calgary Skyview, Alta.), on behalf of Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), will announce funding to support improved access to health programs for Indigenous women in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Chahal will be joined by representatives from the University of Calgary and program partners. This event will be held at the Miskanawah Community Services Association, 2716 … Read more

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosts “From Challenge to Change: Key Issues in the Federal Election.” This event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre St. SE. Details online.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) will welcome 94 new citizens at a citizenship ceremony. This event will take place at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office, 210-220 4th Avenue S.E. Call 613-952-1650.

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Calgary Speaker Dinner featuring Peter W. Singer, Strategist and Senior Fellow at New America, who will speak on “The Weaponization of Social Media,” exploring how it is affecting war, politics and civil society. Viral misinformation is altering the result of battles, elections, share prices, public health, and the fate of nations. This … Read more

The Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for the Prairies Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) will take part in a fireside chat hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at the Westin Edmonton, 10135 100 St NW. Details online.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will deliver remarks at a breakfast presentation on “Canada’s Plan to Grow an Economy that Benefits Everyone,” hosted by the Economic Club of Canada. This event will take place at the Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW. Details online.

Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) will announce funding for a new national program to help veterans transition to self-employment. This event will take place at Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW. Call 613-992-7468.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will hold consultations for Budget 2020 at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Business Council of Alberta at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street SE. Call 613-369-5696. 

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosts a curated discussion with Prime Minister’s Special Adviser for the Prairies Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.). Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber, will moderate the discussion with Carr on his new role, as well as Alberta’s and Western Canada’s importance to the national and international economy. A Q&A … Read more