Canadians can have their say on air passenger protection as the Canadian Transportation Agency develops new regulations. The CTA wants to hear from the public during an in-person consultation at The Westin Calgary, 320 4th Ave S.W. Call 819-934-3448.
Former president of South Africa F. W. de Klerk will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Canadian Energy Executive Association. De Klerk will provide insight into the management of South Africa’s transition from apartheid to non-racial constitutional democracy. This event will take place at the Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW. Details online.
As part of his provincial tour, Independent Senator Doug Black will moderate the Innovation in Canada panel discussion with Deron Bilous, Alberta’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade; and Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary, at the INVENTURE$ 2018 conference. This event will take place at the TELUS Convention Centre, 120 9 Ave SE. Call 613-996-8957.
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) will make an infrastructure announcement. This event will take place at the West river bank by pump house, Parking Lot 2, Calgary Stampede Grounds, 1410 Olympic Way SE. Call 613-219-0149.
As part of her official visit to Alberta, Governor General Julie Payette will team up with Dr. Robert Thirsk, a former Canadian Space Agency astronaut, to visit the Robert Thirsk High School and have a discussion with Grade 11 students on space exploration and the feasibility of reaching Mars. At 10: 45 a.m. (local time), Payette will … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta. will make a funding announcement regarding the Aboriginal Languages Initiative. This event will take place at Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, #101, 427–51 Avenue SE. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.). Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre), will make an announcement about the Government of Canada’s new Action Plan for Official Languages 2018–2023: Investing in Our Future. This event will take place at La Cité des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd. SW. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), will announce investments in cultural infrastructure for eight community organizations. This event will take place at the TransAlta Performing Arts Studios, 1302 6 Street SE. Call 819-997-7788.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will hold a news conference to make public its investigation report (A16P0186) into the October 2016 fatal collision with terrain of a Cessna Citation 500 aircraft near Kelowna, B.C. that claimed the life of former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice. The event will be held at the Metropolitan Conference Centre, 333 4th Ave. … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) will discuss the state of Alberta and Canada’s economy, and share his vision for the next generation of Canadians at a luncheon event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave. S.W. Details online.
