Postmedia News columnist Andrew Coyne will deliver the 2013 Merv Leitch Q.C. Memorial Lecture on the topic of “The Alarming State of Canada’s Democracy.” The event will be held at Faculty of Law, University of Alberta, Room 231/237. Contact: lawcomm@ualberta.ca.
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.) will be in Calgary, Alberta to outline the benefits of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union and attend the grand opening of the Alberta Wheat Commission's new offices. The event will take place at the Alberta Wheat … Read more
On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.), Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) will deliver remarks at the 4th World Petroleum Council Youth Forum in Calgary, Alberta. The event will be held at the Telus Convention Centre, North Building, Exhibition Hall CD, 120-9 Avenue Southeast. Call 613-996-2007.
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) will be in Calgary to speak at Bow Valley College and to give the closing keynote address at the Skilled Migration National Employer Conference. The first event will be held at the 345 6 Avenue South East, Calgary, Alberta, Second Floor Atrium, North Campus. The second event … Read more
Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) will deliver a keynote speech at the Skilled Migration National Employer Conference in Calgary. The event will take place at Sheraton Suites, Calgary Eau Claire, 1st floor, Plenary Room, 255 Barclay Parade Southwest. Call 819-994-2482.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will hold a Town Hall Meeting as part of her Save Democracy from Politics Tour. The event will take place at the Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Avenue South West. Call 613-614-4916.
A counter-summit to the Conservative policy convention in Calgary, entitled "Pros & Cons: Policies for People and the Planet," is being planned by Common Causes, an assembly of social movements dedicated to defending democracy, the environment and human rights. The event will be a teach-in to learn about the potential impacts of proposed Conservative policies … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) will be in Calgary to hold a media event in support of the cattle and beef industry. The event will be held in the Cavalier Room, Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, 2620-32 Avenue Northeast. Call 613-773-7972.
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) will deliver keynote remarks at "ThinkEnergy", Google's first annual Canadian Energy Summit where he will discuss the importance of energy market diversification and Canada's commitment to the safe and responsible development of our natural resources. The event will be held at the Hotel Arts, 119 12 Avenue Southwest … Read more
Governor General David Johnston will officially launch the new travelling exhibit It’s An Honour! at Henry Wise Wood Senior High School, in Calgary. “This travelling exhibit showcases the stories of great Canadians who have received our highest honours such as the Order of Canada, Decorations for Bravery, and Military Valour Decorations,” said Johnston. “My hope … Read more
