Mental Illness and Canada’s Economy: The High Cost of Inaction

The Economic Club of Canada presents “Mental Illness and Canada’s Economy: The High Cost of Inaction,” a talk with Louise Bradley, president and CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada. The event will take place at the Fairmont Paliser, 133 9th Avenue Southwest. More information is available online.

Policy and regulation at the National Energy Board

The C.D. Howe Institute presents a talk on “Policy and Regulation at the National Energy Board,” with chair and CEO Gaétan Caron. The event will take place at the Petroleum Club, 319 5 Avenue Soutwest.

Minister Kenney will make an announcement

Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) will announce Government of Canada support to improve accessibility for people with disabilities across Canada. The event will be held at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 237-8th Avenue Southeast. Call 819-994-2482.

inister Finley announces support for Canadian Innovation in Calgary

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) will make an announcement in support of Canadian innovation and the economy in Calgary. The event will be held at Wedge Networks, Innovate Calgary, 3553 31 St. NW, suite 238. Call 819-956-2315.

13th Annual Death by Chocolate

The University of Calgary Liberals hosts the 13th annual version of Death by Chocolate, a silent auction and fundraiser to send young liberals to the upcoming Biennial Convention. The event will take place at Charleswood Hall, Triwood Community Association, 2244 Chicoutimi Drive Northwest. Email liberal@ucalgary.ca.

Raising of the roof ceremony to mark a significant milestone

A special raising of the roof ceremony to mark a significant milestone in the construction of Mount Royal University’s new Conservatory and Bella Concert Hall will be held. On behalf of Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, … Read more

Government supports Canadian grain industry

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen (Red Deer, Alta.) will be in Calgary to make an announcement in support of Canada's grain industry. The event will take place in the Doll Room, Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street Souteast. Call 613-773-7972.

Calgary East Liberal annual general meeting

The Calagary East Federal Liberal Association is holding its annual general meeting and delegate selection meeting for the 2014 Liberal Biennial Convention. The event will take place at the Marlborough Community Centre, 636 Marlborough Way Northeast. More information is available online.

Infrastructure keynote address

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) will give a keynote address regarding the Government of Canada's investments in infrastructure at the Canadian Urban Transit Association's Fall Conference and Trans-Expo 2013. The event will take place at Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 … Read more

Mike Lake to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Mike Lake (Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, Alta.) will make an announcement regarding children and families in Alberta. The event will take place at the Ability Hub, 3rd Floor, 3820-24th Avenue Northwest. Call 613-697-4449.