Minister Shea to make an announcement

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) will make an announcement to support the Prince Edward Island potato industry’s efforts to reinforce the safety of harvested potatoes. This event will take place at Prince Edward Island Potato Board headquarters, West Royalty Business Park, 90 Hillstrom Ave. Call 613-773-1059.

MHCC President to Address 2015 National Health Leadership Conference

Louise Bradley, president and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), will address the 2015 National Health Leadership Conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Ms. Bradley will speak about the importance of an increased priority for the funding of mental health in Canada. The event will be held in the Confederation Ballroom, Prince Edward Island Convention … Read more

Minister Shea to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) will join industry stakeholders for a PEI tourism industry event. This event will take place at the Historic Charlottetown Waterfront, Port Charlottetown, 1 Weymouth St. Call 902-314-0874.

Bank of Canada governor to speak in Charlottetown

Bank of Canada governor Stephen S. Poloz will speak to the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce on the topic of “The Way Home: Reading the Economic Signs.” This event will take place at Delta Prince Edward Hotel, Sir John A. MacDonald Coles Ballroom, 18 Queen St. Call 613-782-8782.

Charlottetown Housing Outlook Seminar

Media are invited to attend Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Outlook Seminar. This annual event is an important forum to hear the latest housing market trends, forecasts and analysis for Charlottetown. The event will be held at Rodd Charlottetown. Call 902-426-6581.

Launch of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

As a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture are working with the PEI Federation of Agriculture to host “Be the Difference” launch activities, including a luncheon with speeches from farm safety champions and half-day training on hazard and risk assessment; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System or CPR. Call 613-236-3633 x 2322.

Federal and Provincial Governments to announce support for the Confederation Centre

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Robert Henderson, P.E.I. Minister of Tourism and Culture; and Confederation Centre representatives will attend a news conference to announce a major project for the Confederation Centre of the Arts. The event will be held at Confederation … Read more

Federal and provincial governments to announce support for UPEI

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Allen Roach, PEI Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning; and Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Alziz, President of the University of Prince Edward Island; will participate and attend a major funding announcement for the University of Prince Edward Island. The event will be held at McMillan Hall, W. A. Murphy Student Union Centre, University of Prince  … Read more

CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M. in Charlottetown, PEI

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) will join the crew of the CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M. and members of the Goddard family for a media availability in Charlottetown. Media will be able to tour the ship and speak with Shea, the crew of the newest vessel in our Canadian Coast Guard fleet and the … Read more

Mulcair will be in Charlottetown and Abrams Village

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will be in Charlottetown and Abrams Village with Mike Redmond, Leader of the P.E.I. Provincial NDP. An event will be held at the Charlottetown Farmer’s Market, 100 Belvedere Ave. In the evening a nomination meeting for the Egmont Riding will be held at Centre Expo Festival, 1745 Route 124. Call 613-323-7974.