Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) will join Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew border security exercise at the Emerson port of entry. Contact Alice.Hansen@ps-sp.gc.ca.
On behalf of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) will deliver remarks at the official opening of the expanded Emerson port of entry (POE). This event will take place at the Emerson POE, Highway 75. Call 1-844-245-2272.
NDP Immigration and Refugee Critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.), will talk with community members and first responders about the ongoing situation of asylum seekers crossing the border. Kwan will then be taken on a tour of the Canadian side of the border. This event will take place at Emerson Town Hall, 104 Church St. Call 613-222-2351.
