Public Policy Forum Atlantic Summit and Frank McKenna Awards

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) will deliver remarks at the Public Policy Forum’s Atlantic Summit, a three-year research project on Atlantic revitalization, with a special focus on immigrant retention. In addition, four leading Atlantic Canadians are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to public policy with the 2018 Frank McKenna Award: Dr. George … Read more

Federal Government to announce support for UNB energy project

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), will announce funding for a University of New Brunswick energy project on December 20, 2017. The event will be held at The Richard J Currie Center, Long Hall, UNB Campus, 15 Peter Kelly Dr. Call 506-452-3687.

Minister Petitpas Taylor to make an annoucement

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Serge Rousselle, provincial Minister of Environment and Local Government, will announce project funding for the Province of New Brunswick as part of the part the pan-Canadian climate action plan to spur clean growth. This event will take place at Grimross Brewing, 600 Bishop Dr. Call 819-938-3338.

Minister Petitpas Taylor to sign bilateral agreement

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Benoît Bourque, Minister of Health for New Brunswick, will sign a bilateral agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick. This event will take place at the Chancery Media Room, Chancery Place, 675 King St. Call 613-957-0200.

MP Harvey to make an announcement

On behalf of both Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.), Liberal MP TJ Harvey (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.) will join Roger Melanson, provincial Minister of Post-Secondary Education, President of Treasury Board, Minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister responsible for Trade Policy, will make a funding announcement. This event will … Read more

PS DeCourcey to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) will make a funding announcement to assist the University of New Brunswick’s NouLAB program at the Pond-Deshpande Centre, to research the complex challenges of immigrant retention. This event will take place at NRC Institute for Information, Technology … Read more

The Governor General to Undertake an Official Visit to New Brunswick

Governor General Julie Payette will visit Fredericton and 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown as part of her first official visit to New Brunswick. During this visit, she will have the opportunity to meet with provincial officials including the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier. In addition, Payette will address members of the Legislative Assembly and meet with members of … Read more

PS DeCourcey to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of Public Services and Procurement Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) will announce investments in Canadian innovation. This event will take place at Planet Hatch, 50 Crowther Lane, Suite 140. Call 819-997-5421.

PS DeCourcey to host town hall on NAFTA

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) will host a public town hall meeting on NAFTA modernization. This event will take place at University of New Brunswick, Wu Conference Centre, Kent Auditorium, 6 Duffie Dr. Call 343-203-7700.