Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.), on behalf of Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden (Burlington North—Milton West, Ont.), will celebrate the 2026–2028 funding recipients of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities initiative. Contact pierce.collier@fin.gc.ca.
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will mark the 10th anniversary of the Fort McMurray wildfire and make an announcement related to disaster recovery funding in Alberta. For event location details, contact: soraya.lemur@ps-sp.gc.ca
Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) will officially unveil the new PrairiesCan service location in Fort McMurray and announce federal support for tourism, community infrastructure and business programs in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. This event will take place at Start-up YMM (main level), 8026 Franklin Ave. Call 587-337-3141.
Minister for Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, N.L.) will highlight Budget 2022’s commitments to unlock homeownership for middle-class Albertans. This event will take place at Qualico Homes, 237 Fireweed Cres. Call 343-571-9582.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will meet with employees of Suncor’s Fort Hills facility, and then hold a media availability. At 2:55 p.m. (local time), Trudeau will participate in a roundtable with energy sector leaders, and then meet with meet with leaders from local First Nations and Metis communities. These events will take place in the Woodbridge Room, Radisson Fort McMurray. … Read more
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) and Don Scott, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, will take part in an infrastructure announcement. This event will take place at the Jubilee Centre, Main floor, 9909 Franklin Ave. Call 613-219-0149.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) be at Keyano College to announce infrastructure funding for post-secondary institutions in Alberta. This event will take place at Keyano College, Student Commons Area, 8115 Franklin Ave. Call 343-291-2500.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will make an announcement concerning the Government’s actions following recommendations by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal regarding anti-dumping duties on imports of drywall, and their impact on Western Canadians. The exact address of the location is to be confirmed. Call 613-769-7187.
As part of the Government of Canada’s celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Confederation, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) will announce support for community infrastructure and programs in northern and central Alberta. The event will be held at City Hall, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, 9909 Franklin Ave. Call 780-495-6892.
Governor General David Johnston and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will visit Fort McMurray. First, Johnson will meet with Chief Jim Boucher and Council of Fort McKay First Nation, and present the Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service. This will take place at the Dorothy McDonald Business Centre. Then at 12:30pm (local time), Johnston and Wood … Read more
