Government invests in potato industry

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and to the Minister of Agriculture Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret’s, N.S.) to announce an investment in a Canadian-led international research effort in support of the Canadian potato industry. The event will … Read more

MP Allen to make an announcement

Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique — Mactaquac, N.B.) will make an announcement, accompanied by officials from the Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre. This event will take place at Old Head Hall (UNB Campus), 17 Dineen Dr., Room H224. Call 506-260-7020.

Minister Moore to highlight new benefit for veterans and their families

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) will highlight an important new benefit for Canadian veterans and their families. The event will be held at the Fredericton Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4, 199 Queen Street. Call 613-941-7241.

CMHC Housing Outlook Seminar

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation invites the media to its Housing Outlook Seminar. This annual event is an important forum to hear the latest housing market trends, forecasts and analysis for Fredericton. This event will take place at the Delta Fredericton. Registration required. Call 506-851-2229.

Minister Moore to make an announcement

Representatives from Eigen Innovations will join Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) when he makes an announcement. This event will take place at Eigen Innovations, 3rd floor, 10 Knowledge Park Dr. Call 506-260-7020.

Funding announcement for Smart Skin Technologies Inc.

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) will make an announcement for Smart Skin Technologies Inc. The event will be held at Smart Skin Technologies Inc., 527 Queen Street, Suite 210. Call 506-452-3310.

nvestment in support of innovative cutting-edge University Research

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.) and Conservative MP Mike Allen (Tobique-Mactaquac, N.B.) will announce investments in support of innovative research for local universities. Prior to the announcement, Minister Holder will join university researchers for a tour of a lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The event will be held at … Read more

Announcement regarding Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) will be in Fredericton to make an announcement regarding Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program. The event will be held at University of New Brunswick, Training Room – National Research Council Building, 46 Dineen Drive. Call 613-952-1650.