Build Canada hosts “The Case for a United Canada,” a panel featuring former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and Liberal MP Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) on the topic of Alberta alienation and the benefits of keeping our country together. The event takes place at 206 University Ct., NW. Register online.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) will deliver remarks on strengthening electricity reliability and competitiveness at the Energy Storage Alberta Summit. The summit will take place at Fairmont Palliser, 133 9 Ave SW. Details are available online. Contact Charlotte.Power@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand (Oakville East, Ont.) will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Anand will provide an update on Canada’s evolving approach to foreign affairs, including a growing focus on economic diplomacy and business competitiveness. The event takes place at the Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW. Register online.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.), joined by Rob Annan, president and CEO of Genome Canada, will announce $20 million in federal investment to launch 33 new genomics R&D projects across Canada supported by the Canadian Genomics Strategy—including four Alberta-based projects. This event will be held at the University of Calgary Administration … Read more
The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts the Calgary Autonomous Systems Workshop, with Lieutenant-General Michael Wright, Commander of the Canadian Army, and Canadian Global Affairs Institute President and CEO Dr. David Perry for discussions on drones and autonomous systems. The event takes place at the Cadillac Fairview Calgary City Centre, 215 2nd St SW. Register online.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will provide a keynote address and take part in a fireside chat with Financial Post Western Bureau Chief Reid Southwick, hosted by the Financial Post and Calgary Economic Development. For event details and location, contact: Charlotte.Power@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) will provide an update on federal efforts to strengthen Canada’s transportation network and supply chains. The event is hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and takes place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre St. S. Register … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) will give the keynote address at the Conservative Party national convention at the Telus Convention Centre, 120 9th Ave.SE. Details available online. Contact events@conservative.ca
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) will make an announcement regarding electricity grid reliability and resiliency. Contact media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis hosts another community town hall ahead of the Jan. 28 NDP membership deadline. Tonight’s speakers include historian and author Roberta Lexier, climate and political organizer Deborah Wong, and more. For details and location, contact: media@lewisforleader.ca
