The state memorial service for former federal cabinet minister and former Alberta premier Jim Prentice will be held today and is open to the public. This event will take place at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 – 14 Ave. NW, and will also be live streamed. Details online.
On behalf of Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.), Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will announce recipients of the 2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and the 2016 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships at an official ceremony at the University of Calgary. This event will take place at the University of Calgary Teaching, Research and Wellness Building, Room W21C, 3280 … Read more
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will announce the launch of the next competition for Canada Excellence Research Chairs along with new criteria required for the selection of Chairs during an official ceremony. The CERC program attracts some of the most talented and innovative researchers from around the world, and helps to further Canada’s growing reputation … Read more
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce hosts a presentation by Scott Streiner, chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Transportation Agency, who will discuss “Conditions of success: A modern and vibrant national transportation system.” Learn about opportunities and challenges before the national transportation system – and key steps the agency is taking to keep pace with change. … Read more
Dr. Guy Berthiaume, Librarian and Archivist of Canada and Donna Livingstone, President and CEO of Glenbow Museum will announce a new partnership at the Glenbow. The event will be held at Glenbow, 130 9th Avenue S. E. Call 819-994-4589.
The University of Calgary hosts a presentation by Roland Paris, former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on global affairs and defence, who will speak on “International Policy for the Long Haul.” Building on the early foreign policy successes of the Trudeau government, how should Canada define and pursue its long-term goals in international affairs? In an … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit Calgary and Vancouver from September 28 to September, 30, 2016. These events will focus on innovation and learning, mental health issues, and the challenges faced by refugees arriving in Canada. In Calgary, the Governor General will take part in a book event with his recently published novel: The Idea … Read more
In collaboration with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, the Public Policy Forum is bringing together select industry representatives and senior federal officials to share perspectives on ensuring mutually-beneficial partnerships in mining and energy projects. Despite the current downturn in commodity prices, hundreds of natural resource projects worth over $700-billion in investments are underway or being planned … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will announce infrastructure funding for the institution and to highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada’s Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. This event will take place at the University of Calgary, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, Forum, 160 TI, 434 Collegiate Blvd. NW. Call 343-291-2500.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will participate in an Innovation Townhall, hosted by Innovate Calgary, where he will speak on the challenge to make Canada a global centre for innovation. Bains will be joined by co-panellists Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, President and Vice Chancellor for the University of Calgary; and Mary … Read more
