Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) will announce support from the Government of Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund for climate action by the University of Calgary. This event will take place at the Health Research Innovation Centre Atrium – Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 3230 Hospital Drive NW. Call 819-743-7138.
The University of Calgary’s O’Brien Institute for Public Health hosts a conversation with former prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper: “Where does Canada go from here?” They will discuss federalism, the rise of populism and Canada’s future in a post-truth world. This event will take place place at the Hyatt Regency, 700 Centre St. S.
The Public Policy Forum hosts its annual Peter Lougheed Award Dinner, honouring four exceptional Western Canadians who have contributed to public policy in their province, region and country. This year’s recipients are former Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day; Elizabeth Cannon, Professor of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary; Dawn Farrell, President and CEO, TransAlta Corp.; and Dave Mowat, former President and CEO, ATB Financial. Alberta Premier … Read more
People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will attend a public rally at the Metropolitan Conference Centre, 333 4 Ave SW. Call 819-923-3082.
The Canada Energy Regulator will hear oral arguments on an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd to amend its pipeline tariff. The company has applied to incorporate a Temporary Service Protocol into its tariff. This event will take place at the Canada Energy Regulator Hearing Room (2nd Floor), 517 Tenth Ave SW. Call 403-614-6526.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will make an announcement. At 2:00 p.m. (local time), she and candidates will join the climate strike at Calgary City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail S.E. May will then join supporters and volunteers at 8:30 p.m. (local time) for a Green Party rally at the Calgary Centre for Spiritual Living, … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Liberal MP Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will announce support for arts and culture organizations across Calgary and southern Alberta. This event will take place at the Arts Commons, 205 8th Avenue S.E. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), Liberal MP Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will announce investments in support of Indigenous languages in Calgary and surrounding areas. This event will take place at the Elizabeth Fry Society, 1731-10 Avenue SW. Call 819-997-7788.
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) will make an important announcement that will positively impact the well-being of veterans and their families in Canada. This event will take place at 1010 Centre Street SE, Common Room (2nd level). Then at 12:00 p.m. (local time), MacAulay will present the Veterans Affairs Commendation to 15 individuals during a ceremony in Calgary to recognize their … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.), former prime minister Stephen Harper, former Cabinet ministers John Baird and Peter MacKay, Indian High Commissioner Vikas Swarup and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi will each speak at a public memorial to celebrate the life and accomplishments of the late Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai. This event will take place at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Call 403-681-7999.
