Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will deliver remarks on Canada’s economic outlook at a luncheon event hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at JW Marriott Edmonton, ICE District, 10344 102 St NW. Details online.
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) will outline federal support for an initiative that enables Alberta companies to capitalize on growth opportunities in hydrogen energy. He will be joined by representatives of C-FER Technologies and ATCO. This … Read more
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) will make an important funding announcement in support of airport recovery in Edmonton. Alghabra will be joined by the Mayor of Leduc County, Tanni Doblanko, the Mayor of the City of Leduc, Bob Young, and the President and CEO of the Edmonton International Airport, Tom Ruth. This event will be … Read more
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting Alberta in their efforts to ensure a safe return to school while protecting the health of students and staff. He will be accompanied by Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Children’s Services Minister for Alberta. This event will … Read more
The City of Edmonton, CMHA-Edmonton, and partners of Living Hope will announce free citywide online suicide prevention training. Participants include Ione Challborn, Executive Director with Canadian Mental Health Association; Ed Mantler, Vice President, Programs and Priorities, Mental Health Commission of Canada; Mara Grunau, Executive Director, Centre for Suicide Prevention; and Rick Trimp, President, LivingWorks. This event … Read more
On behalf of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for the Prairies Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) will highlight an investment by the Government of Canada to help create opportunities for youth across Canada to gain job skills and experience. This event will take place at MCG Careers Inc., 10109 … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will make a funding announcement at IMARK Architectural Metals, 14440 123 Avenue NW. Call 780-902-2984.
The annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness will welcome over 1,500 participants from across Canada. The conference will arm participants with the information, inspiration, tools and training they need to end homelessness in their communities. This event will take place at the Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave. Call 778-628-1159.
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada, Edmonton Chapter, hosts “Making Sense of the Federal Election” to take stock of the federal election and its implications for Canada, Alberta and Edmonton. Speakers include Janet Brown, public opinion researcher and political commentator; Graham Thomson, columnist, CBC News; Sheila Pratt, freelance journalist and political commentator; and Jared Wesley, political … Read more
The Canadian International Council hosts a presentation on “Oil and World Politics” with international oil economist John Foster, who will examine Canadian oil in a global context and the petroleum-related reasons for government actions that are rarely discussed publicly. This event will take place at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 – 100 Street NW. Details online.
