Sohi will make an announcement

Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) will make an announcement regarding the 2016 Canada Summer Jobs program. The event will be held at the Family Futures Resource Network, (Knottwood site), 1733 Millwoods Rd.

Minister Chagger to deliver remarks

Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) will discuss the role of small businesses and tourism as drivers of economic and community development during a luncheon hosted by the Alberta Enterprise Group and the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation. This event will take place at The Shaw Conference Centre, Riverview Room, 9797 Jasper Ave. NW. … Read more

Minister Sohi to attend LRT event

Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) will be joined by Brian Mason, Alberta Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson for an infrastructure event regarding the Edmonton LRT expansion project. This event will take place at the west side of Muttart Conservatory, 9626 – 96A St., along the service road. Call 613-219-0149.

How the next US president can affect Alberta’s economic future

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion on “How The Next U.S. President Can Affect Alberta’s Economic Future.” Former Alberta premier David Hancock and founding partner of Washington-based Connect Global Strategies Paul Michael Wihbey will take part in this fascinating and topical discussion, offering a unique forensic and forecasting evaluation on the most likely impacts … Read more

Minister Sohi to speak at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon event with Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) who will speak on “Federal Infrastructure Investment – The Road Ahead.” The federal government has pledged to invest $60 billion, shared equally between transit, social and green infrastructure. Edmonton’s business and civic leaders are understandably … Read more

Minister Duncan to make an announcement

Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will be at the University of Alberta to announce funding support for universities and researchers across Canada. This event will take place at 101 National High Field Magnetic Resonance Centre (NANUC), University of Alberta. Call 343-291-2600.

Minister Bains to speak to the Alberta Enterprise Group

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will deliver remarks at a breakfast reception hosted by the Alberta Enterprise Group, discussing the federal government’s priorities for the economy and innovation agenda. This event will take place at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Empire Ballroom, 10065 100 St. NW. Call 343-291-1777.

Bank of Canada deputy governor to speak in Edmonton

Lynn Patterson, deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, will publicly address the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce to discuss in detail the adjustments now underway in the Canadian economy in the wake of slumping energy prices. Her presentation is entitled, “Adjusting to the Fall in Commodity Prices: One Step at a Time.” This event will take … Read more