Minister Duncan will make an announcement concerning First Nation economic development

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) will make an important announcement concerning First Nation economic development. Duncan will be joined by Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Chief Cameron Alexis. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, Chancellor Room, 10135 100 Street. Call 819-997-0002. 

Minister Ambrose will make a funding announcement

On behalf of Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.), Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) will make an important announcement regarding a new partnership that will support jobs and long-term success in the Canadian rail sector. The event will be held at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, 116 Street and 91 Avenue., Solarium … Read more

Minister Paradis to address Alberta Enterprise Group

Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) will deliver remarks at a breakfast event hosted by the Alberta Enterprise Group. Paradis will speak about the government's commitment to strengthening Canada's involvement in the global digital economy. The event will be held at the The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Empire Boardroom, 10065 100 Street Northwest. Call 613-995-9001.

Minister Toews to make an announcement

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB) will make an announcement related to crime prevention. The event will be held at the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters, Suite 320-10310 Jasper Ave Northwest. Call 613-991-0657. 

MP Hawn’s Annual Charity BBQ

Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB) hosts his annual charity BBQ. Proceeds go to the Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre. The event will be held at the Sherbrooke Community League, 13008-122 Ave. More information is available online. 

MP Hawn will make an announcement regarding homelessness

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton-Centre, AB) will make an announcement regarding homelessness in Edmonton. The event will be held at the North Point Housing Complex, 8104-114 Avenue. Call 819-994-2482.

Minister Moore will make an announcement regarding arts and culture

Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) will announce support for cultural projects that will boost tourism and strengthen Alberta's economy. The event will be held at the Alberta Art Gallery, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square. Call 819-997-7788.

17th Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie

Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie are meeting in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 26 and 27 for the 17th Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie. The theme of the conference is "Francophones and Francophiles: More than a Language in Common!" Minister of Alberta Culture responsible for the Francophone Secretariat Heather Klimchuk … Read more