Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit the Avenue 15 Homeless Youth Shelter and meet with patrons, staff and volunteers to discuss its innovative programs and the youth it supports. The event will take place at 938 – 15 th Avenue Southwest. Call 613-993-2569.
Governor General David Johnston will take part in a roundtable discussion organized by imagiNation 150 (i 150). Participants from the public, private, voluntary and cultural sectors will respond to the Governor General's challenge to Canadians to envision what they or their organizations will contribute to Canada in 2017, when the country celebrates its 150th anniversary. … Read more
Mrs. Sharon Johnston will meet with preschool children participating in the Aboriginal Head Start program offered through the Ben Calf Robe Society at Abbeydale School. Johnston will also speak with teachers about the positive impact the program is having on the children and their families. The event will take place at Abbeydale School, 320 Abergale … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy presents a working lunch on sustainable energy with speakers including chair of the Energy Policy Institute of Canada David Emerson and president of Nanos Research Nik Nanos. The event will take place at Palomina Room, BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way. More information is available online.
The Federal Liberal Association of Calgary East will hold its the annual Bleeding Heart Liberal Ball. The event takes place at Fort Calgary, 750-9th Avenue. More information is available online.
The University of Calgary’s Centre for Military and Strategic Studies hosts its 14th Annual Graduate Studies Conference. Presentation topics will include, Canadian military and security, irregular warfare, emerging threats, and terrorism. Bill Carruthers from the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies will be a presenter at the conference. The event takes place at the University … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) will make an announcement regarding the results of the Provincial Nominee Program evaluation. The program is the second largest economic immigration program in Canada. The event will take place in the Atrium (2nd Floor), Harry Hays Building, 220-4th Avenue South East. Call 613-954-1064.
Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) will deliver a keynote speech at a luncheon jointly hosted by University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and the Van Horne Institute. The event will take place at the Crystal Ballroom, the Fairmont Palliser, 133 9th Avenue, South West. Call 613-993-0055.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will present 13 citizens from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Calgary. The event will take place at the Delta Calgary Airport, Garden Court Ballroom, 2001 Airport Road Northeast. Call 613-992-7468.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) will hold pre-budget consultations. The event will take place at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 100 6th Avenue South West. Call 613-996-7861.
