Minister Ambrose to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.), Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) will announce an investment in a research network under the Networks of Centres of Excellence program. Prior to the announcement, Ambrose will tour the lab of Dr. Todd Lowary, scientific director, GlycoNet. This event will take place at the Centennial Centre for … Read more

Agriculture Minister Ritz to make an announcement in Edmonton

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) will be at FarmTech 2015 to make an announcement with respect to transparency in Canada’s crop sector. The event will take place at the Edmonton Expo Centre, Hall E Northlands Park 7515 – 118 Ave. Call 613-773-1059.

Minister Rempel to make an announcement

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of women in skilled trades. This event will take place at Women Building Futures, 10326 107 St. NW. Call 613-954-8097.

Minister Rempel to make an announcement

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will make an annoucement in support of innovation and commercialization opportunities for Alberta’s life sciences sector. This event will take place at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science, Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, East Landing, 5th Floor. Call 780-495-4165.

MP Hawn to Speak at the 2014 Canada America Para-Swimming Championships

On behalf of Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will speak at the 2014 Canada America Para-Swimming Championships. The event will be held at Kinsmen Centre, 9100 Walterdale Hill Northwest. Call 819-934-1122.

Pre-budget consultation in Edmonton

Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.) and Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will hold a pre-budget consultation. The event will be held at the Ministers’ Regional Office, Suite 352 (North Tower), Canada Place, 9777 102 Avenue Northwest. Call 613-369-5696.

CMHC’s 2014 Edmonton Housing Outlook Conference

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Edmonton Housing Outlook Conference will be held. This annual event is an important forum to hear the latest housing market trends, forecasts, and analysis. Join CMHC chief economist, Bob Dugan, regional economist, Lai Sing Louie, and other regional housing experts as they present market trends for some of Alberta’s most dynamic … Read more

Minister Ambrose to announce support for innovative businesses in Alberta

On behalf Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.) Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) will announce an investment to support innovative businesses through the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program. The event will take place at TEC Edmonton, 10230 Jasper Ave., 4th floor. Call 613-991-1431.

Consultations continue on National Strategy for Financial Literacy

Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.), Canada’s Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney and Conservative MP James Rajotte (Edmonton-Leduc, Alta.) will hold a consultation on National Strategy for Financial Literacy at the University of Alberta, Lister Centre, corner of 87th Avenue and 116 Street. Call 613-369-5696.

Minister of State Rempel to speak at Rendez-vous economique 2014

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will provide opening remarks at the Rendez-vous economique 2014, hosted by the Conseil de developpement economique de l’Alberta (CDEA). The event will take place at La Cite francophone, 8627 Marie-Anne Gaboury St. (91 Street) NW. Call 613-954-8097.