Indigenous Energy Ownership Forum

The Canadian Institute presents the Inaugural Forum on Indigenous Energy Ownership & Governance (West) takes place Sept. 22 to 23, bringing together Indigenous leaders, government officials, industry representatives and financial experts to discuss Indigenous ownership, governance and financing of energy and infrastructure projects. The event takes place at the Matrix Hotel, 10640 100 Ave. Details are available … Read more

Police chiefs to hold Policing Futures summit

The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police will hold its 121st Annual Summit under the theme, “Policing Futures: Redefining Crime, Victims, and Leadership,” from Aug. 16 to 18. The event will bring together police leaders to discuss emerging policing challenges, including cyber-enabled crime, workforce transformation and evolving victim needs. Register online.

Jeneroux to make housing announcement

Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend, Alta.) will make a housing announcement on behalf of Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Gregor Robertson (Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby, B.C.). The event will take place at 909 Ogilvie Blvd. NW. Contact Arianna.Durgerian@infc.gc.ca

Bardeesy to speak at Edmonton summit

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.) will participate in a panel discussion at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit. For event details, contact: eco@globalpublic.com

Bardeesy to announce research funding

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.) will announce funding for social sciences and humanities research on behalf of Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) at MacEwan University. Sylvie Lamoureux, Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President of Research at the Social … Read more

McGuinty and Olszewski to unveil zero-emissions military apartments

Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will unveil the federal government’s first net-zero-emissions-ready military apartments at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. The announcement, to be made on behalf of Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), will take place at Edmonton Garrison … Read more

Summer social with MP McPherson

The Edmonton Riverbend NDP will host a summer social featuring remarks from MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) and a concert by singer-songwriter Martin Kerr. The free event takes place at Blue Quill Community Hall, 11304 25 Ave NW. Details are available online.

Minister Olszewski to highlight National Food Security Strategy

Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will highlight the launch of the National Food Security Strategy on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI). The event takes place at Agri-Food Discovery Place, University of Alberta, Building F83, … Read more

Fundraiser with Ministers Robertson and Olszewski

Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Gregor Robertson (Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby, B.C.) and Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will take part in a fundraiser hosted by the Edmonton Centre Federal Liberal Association. It … Read more