Faith leaders ask government to revise Canada Summer Jobs Requirements

In the wake of new rules for employers applying for the Canada Summer Jobs grant, a diverse group of faith leaders will release an inter-faith statement signed by 80 religious leaders, organizations and institutions, and discuss the impact the new rules will have on faith-based charitable organizations. Participants include Rabbi Chaim Strauchler, Shaarei Shomayim Congregation; Cardinal Thomas … Read more

Conservative leader Scheer to make an annoucement

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) and Shadow Minister of National Defence James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) will make an announcement about Canada’s role on the international stage. This event will take place at the Plast Hucalak Centre, 516 The Kingsway. Call 613-286-1050.

Minister Bains to make an announcement

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will make an announcement in support of community infrastructure for the City of Toronto. He will be joined other local members of Parliament and Toronto Mayor John Tory. A media availability will follow. This event will take place at Etobicoke Olympium, 590 Rathburn Rd., Pool Deck. Call 343-291-2500.

Minister Morneau to make an announcement

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will take part in an infrastructure event regarding new investments in public transit. He will be joined by Steven Del Duca, Ontario Minister of Transportation. This event will take place at Humber College, Learning Resource Commons, 205 Humber College Blvd. … Read more

Minister Bains to speak at Canadian Telecom Summit

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will deliver remarks at the Canadian Telecom Summit, speaking about how the Government of Canada is ensuring that telecommunications services for Canadians are more affordable, accessible and of higher quality. This event will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd. Call 343-291-2500.

Minister Duncan to address Mississauga Board of Trade

Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will address members of the Mississauga Board of Trade about Government of Canada investments in science and in talented researchers and students and how this support benefits small and medium-sized businesses. This event will take place at Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel, 55 Reading Court. Call 343-291-2600.

Trudeau to highlight Budget 2017 investments in transit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will highlight Budget 2017 investments in transit. A media availability will follow. This event will take place at the GO Transit Willowbrook Rail Maintenance Facility, 125 Judson St. Call 613-957-5555.

Conservative announcement on protecting human rights

Rob Nicholson, Conservative candidate for Niagara Falls, Ont., will make an announcement on behalf of the Conservative Party Campaign relating to its principled stand on the world stage and protecting human rights. He will be joined by Ted Opitz, Conservative candidate for Etobicoke-Centre, Ont. The event will be held at Ted Opitz Campaign Headquarters, 385 The … Read more

Minister Poilievre to host a roundtable meeting

Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) will host a roundtable on job training and tax cuts with MicroSkills and the Peel Multicultural Centre. This event will take place at MicroSkills, 1 Vulcan St. Call 819-994-2482.

Minister MacKay to make an announcement

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will make an announcement related to Bill C-13. He will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for La Francophonie Bernard Trottier (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ont.) and Lianna McDonald, executive director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. This event will take … Read more