On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement to assist local youth. The event will be held at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, 731 – 13th Avenue Northeast. Call 819-994-2482.
Economist Peter Hall, chief economist for Export Development Canada (EDC), will be in Calgary to deliver EDC's 2013 forecast for the Global and Alberta economies. The theme of this forecast is "Gearing up for growth." Hall will discuss global economic and trade trends, including a regional and industrial outlook to help Canadian companies identify foreign … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will deliver a keynote address to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at the Westin Calgary, Lakeview Endrooms and Banff Room, 320 4th Avenue Southwest. Call 613-943-6183.
Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) will announce support for Calgary's arts and culture sector. Minister Moore will be joined by Conservative MP Joan Crockatt (Calgary Centre, Alta.). The event will be held at EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby, 205 – 8 Avenue SE. Call 819-997-7788.
The National Research Council of Canada, along with Canadian Natural and Pond Biofuels, will announce a new multi-million dollar project that will convert industrial emissions into valuable products. The event will be held at TELUS Spark, 220 St. George's Drive NE. Call 613-991-1431.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, Alta.) will speak about the Government of Canada's interest in advancing two-way trade and investment with India at the inaugural Canada-India Oil and Gas Forum. The event will be held at McDougall Centre, 455 6TH Street SW. call 613-996-2007.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation (LKDFN) will hold a presentation about a vast area soon to be protected around and beyond the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, called Thaidene Nene, meaning “Land of the Ancestors”. The event will be held in the Esso … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) will deliver remarks hosted by the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and make an announcement. The event will be held at Sheraton Suites, Eau Claire, Wildrose Ballroom, 255 Barclay Parade SW. Call 613-996-2007.
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.), on behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.), will make an announcement related to the volunteer sector. The event will be held at Kahanoff Conference Centre, Room 208, Suite 200, 105 12th Avenue, Southeast. Call 613-991-2924.
Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, Alta.) will highlight the benefits an ambitious trade agreement with the European Union will bring to workers and businesses in key sectors of Alberta’s economy as he joins officials from the European Union and the Government of Alberta on a panel discussion hosted by the Italian Chamber of … Read more
