MP Uppal to welcome new citizens at Rexall Place

To celebrate Canada’s Citizenship Week 2014, Minister of State (Multiculturalism) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Alta.) and the Edmonton Oilers will welcome 12 new citizens at Rexall Place. Canada’s Citizenship Week (October 13-19) is a celebration of Canadian history, traditions, culture, values and pride. The event will be held at Rexall Place (Oiler’s Dressing Room Door), 7424 118 … Read more

Minister Kenney to make an announcement

Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.), along with Ric McIver, Alberta Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour, will make an announcement about the Canada Job Grant. The event will take place at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Shell Manufacturing Centre, 11762-106 St. NW. Call 819-994-2482.

Minister Rempel to highlight government priorities for Western Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will provide remarks at a luncheon hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Rempel will address the Edmonton business community and provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s 2014 Budget, as well as outline Western Economic Diversification Canada’s strategic agenda. The event will be held … Read more

NDP Leader Mulcair to address the caucus

Wednesday morning, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will address the NDP caucus. He will be accompanied by Brian Mason, leader of Alberta’s NDP. In the afternoon, guest speaker Andrew Ference, Captain of the Edmonton Oilers, will address caucus members. The evening will be kicked off with a Craft Beer tasting and Le Fuzz Band at the Boyle Street … Read more

Trudeau to attend national caucus meeting

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will attend the Liberal Party of Canada’s National Caucus meeting. The event will be held at The Westin Edmonton, 10135 100th Street. Call 613-947-5100.

Conversation with Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland

The Edmonton-Strathcona Federal Liberal Association presents a conversation with Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland (Toronto Centre, Ont.). Moderated by Christina Stasia, University of Alberta. The event will be held at the University of Alberta, Papaschase Room, 11435 Saskatchewan Dr. Questions can be submitted in advance via Twitter: @yegsconalibera

MP Goldring to make a funding announcement

Conservative MP Peter Goldring ( Edmonton East, Alta.) will participate in a public event with the Somali community in Edmonton to discuss current humanitarian and development issues in Somalia. During the event, Goldring will deliver remarks and announce funding for a project in Somalia on behalf of International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.). The … Read more