Jason Kenney to deliver keynote speech

Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) will deliver a keynote speech at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association in Calgary. The event will take place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, South Building, Macleod Hall E3, 120 9 Avenue Southeast. Call 819-994-2482.

CMHC Hosts its 20th Annual Housing Outlook Conference

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's regional economist, Lai Sing Louie, senior market analysts, Richard Cho and Christina Butchart, and other regional housing experts will be presenting market trends for some of Alberta's most dynamic markets, namely: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The event will be held at the BMO Centre Palomino Room, … Read more

Health Canada event

Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) and Dave Rodney, Associate Minister of Wellness for Alberta, will make an announcement on healthy and safe food. The event will take place at the Crowfoot Co-op Shopping Centre, 35 Crowfoot Way Northwest. Call 613-957-0200.

Government announcement

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) will make an announcement in support of research and innovation at Canadian universities. The event will take place at the University of Calgary, Foothills Campus, W21C, Ground Floor, TRW building. Call 613-996-8373.

Calgary East annual general meeting

The Calgary East Federal Liberal Association holds its last meeting in Calgary East, and will start up at Calgary Forest Lawn. A delegate selection meeting will follow the annual general meeting. The event will take place at the Marlborough Community Association, 636 Marlborough Way Northeast. More information is available online.

Industry Canada event

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) and Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will address officials and college students at the 2013 Polytechnics Canada Student Applied Research Showcase, which celebrates the country's top college student researchers. The event will take place at SAIT Polytechnic, 1301 16th … Read more

Foundation for Democratic Advancement’s report to be released

To be released and discussed on Nov. 27, The Foundation for Democratic Advancement’s (FDA) 64-page report builds off previous veterans ombudsman reports and other reports which support systematic change to government process involving injured and/or disabled veterans. The FDA’s report examines the causes of the systematic failings of the VRAB itself and its context within … Read more

Essent ISU World Cup of Speed Skating

Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) will speak during the opening ceremony of the Essent ISU World Cup of Speed Skating Canada. The event will take place at the Olympic Oval, 2500 University Drive North-West. Call 819-934-1122.

2013 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference

Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) will speak at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference. The event will take place at The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Avenue Southwest. Call 819-934-1122.