Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will be in Palo Alto, California, from Nov. 15-16, to meet with key business and tech leaders, including the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit. He will also attend the meeting of the North American Group of the Trilateral Commission. Contact audrey.milette@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will take part at the C100 Annual Summit in Half Moon Bay, California. Ng will also participate in a roundtable discussion on increasing collaboration between Canada and California to combat anti-Asian hate and racism. Call 343-576-4365.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will visit California’s Silicon Valley from May 14-15 to showcase Canadian innovation. Bains will meet with technology stakeholders, students and participate in a round table on women in technology. Call 343-291-2500.
