Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will attend the Democratic convention in Chicago, Illinois. Blanchet will attend speeches by Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and keynote speakers including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi. Call 613-402-0443.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Maninder Sidhu (Brampton East, Ont.) will be in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., to promote Canadian priorities related to economic collaboration and job creation on both sides of the border. Details online. Contact Emily.Williams@international.gc.ca.
Governor General Julie Payette will visit Chicago and Detroit from April 26-27. She will meet with scientists, business and political leaders to reinforce the strong economic relationship between Canada and the United States. Payette will speak at several events to highlight the importance of working together to advance science, technology, and innovation. She will also cheer on Canadian teams competing … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will visit the United States from February 7-10. In Chicago, he will meet with key officials and deliver a speech at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics to highlight the importance of public service. Then in the Los Angeles area, Trudeau will deliver remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and … Read more
Government House Leader and Minister for Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) will visit Toledo, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois, from May 22-23. During her trip, she will meet with local and state officials as well as Canadian and American stakeholders who rely on cross-border trade to grow their businesses and create jobs. Call 343-291-2700.
Governor General David Johnston continues his official visit to the Midwestern United States. In Chicago, Johnston starts the day by joining university leaders for a roundtable discussion on academic co-operation and joint innovation research. At 10:30 a.m. Johnston will visit two entrepreneurial hubs and take part in a discussion on innovation. At 12 p.m. he will address the Great Lakes … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) will deliver keynote remarks at the U.S.–Canada Energy Summit. He will highlight the importance of the mutual benefits of the Canada–U.S. energy relationship and outline future opportunities for cooperation. The event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, 160 E Pearson St. Call 613-996-2007.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) will travel to Chicago to meet with key U.S. officials and businesses to discuss the Canada-United States trade and economic relationship. At an event hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, he will discuss initiatives currently under way to strengthen the Canada-United States economic and security partnership … Read more
Official Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will speak at the 7th Regular Convention of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. The event will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center West, 2301 South Lake Shore Drive. Call 613-323-7974.
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) will lead the Canadian delegation at the 2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago, Illinois. He will promote Canada's dynamic biotech companies and discuss how Economic Action Plan 2013 helps them expand, innovate and create jobs for Canadians. The event will be held at McCormick Place, 2301 South Lake Shore … Read more
