Liberal Leader Trudeau and MP Vaughan take part in Big City Mayors’ Caucus

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Liberal Housing and Urban Affairs Critic Adam Vaughan (Trinity-Spadina, Ont.) will attend the Big City Mayors’ Caucus. This event is closed to media. Then at 6 p.m., Trudeau will attend a rally and candidate campaign launch. This event will take place at Maharaja Banquet Hall, 9247 34 Avenue NW. Call 613-947-5100.

Minister Rempel to make an announcement

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement to support the commercialization of micro- and nano-coated products. This event will take place at NAIT South Campus (Souch Campus), Room Z136, Applied Research Lab, 7110 Gateway Blvd. Call 613-220-6208.

Minister Rempel to Announce Support for Western Organic Grain Growers

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement to support Western organic growers access to global markets.  The event will be held at the World Trade Centre Edmonton, #600 – 9990 Jasper Avenue. Call 613-220-6208.

Minister Uppal to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.), Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) will celebrate support for Canada’s top researchers at the University of Alberta. This event will take place at the University of Alberta’s Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, 5th Floor East Landing, 11455 Saskatchewan Dr. (east of … Read more

Canada’s Energy Agenda: Getting it Right

The Economic Club of Canada and Conservative Senator Doug Black (Alberta), bring The Economic Voice Series cross-Canada tour to Edmonton. Moderated by Dan Gagnier, chair of the board, International Institute for Sustainable Development, this series offers a chance to interact with Canada’s top energy and business thought leaders. There are two panel discussions. First panel, … Read more

Ministers Wong and Uppal to make an announcement

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.), along with Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) will make an announcement. This event will take place at the Millwoods Cultural Society of Retired and Semi-Retired, 1560 48 St. Call 613-852-3761.

Minister Poilievre will announce the number of new Canada Apprenticeship Loan recipients

Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) along with Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will announce the number of new Canada Apprenticeship Loan recipients in Alberta at an event hosted by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. The event will be held at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Sandvik … Read more

Minister Poilievre will speak at a luncheon

Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) will speak at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation. The event will be held at Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Wedgewood Room, 10065 – 100 Street Northwest. Call 819-994-2482.

Government to announce support for Western Canadian Women Entrepreneurs

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of women entrepreneurs in Western Canada. The event will be held at the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, 308, 10310 Jasper Avenue, Melton Building. Call 613-954-8097.

TSB releases investigation report into October 2013 derailment and fire

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will be available to the news media to discuss the release of its investigation report (R13E0142) into the derailment and fire involving a Canadian National freight train in Gainford, Alberta, in October 2013. The senior investigator will make a short presentation and then be available to answer questions. … Read more