MP Simms to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Scott Simms (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, NL) will tour Exploits Valley Air Services Limited and will make an announcement related to business innovation. This event will take place at the Gander Flight Training building, 70 C.L. Dobbin Dr. Call 709-772-2984.

Announcement on Manolis L

Liberal MP Scott Simms (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, Nfld.), on behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.), will provide an update on steps to address the marine pollution threat from the Manolis L shipwreck. The event will be held at the Quality Inn and Suites Gander, 100 Trans-Canada Highway. Call 613-992-3474.

MP Simms to make an announcement

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Liberal MP Scott Simms (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, NL) will attend an infrastructure event regarding the new Gander Wastewater Treatment Facility. He will be joined by Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Cyril Abbott, Deputy Mayor of Gander. This event will take … Read more

Taxpayers’ Ombudsman outreach tour in Atlantic Canada

The Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, Sherra Profit, brings her national outreach tour to the Atlantic Region this week. She will be in Gander, N.L. today. This tour is an opportunity to raise awareness about her role and how she can help resolve taxpayers’ and benefit recipients’ service-related issues with the Canada Revenue Agency. Call 613-946-2974.

Minister Monsef to hold electoral reform dialogue

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) hosts a series of federal electoral reform community dialogue events across Canada, providing an opportunity for Canadians to engage in discussion with others about the future of Canada’s democracy. This event will take place at the Albatross Hotel, Salon E/F, 114 Trans-Canada Highway. Details online.

PS Keddy will make a funding announcement

On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret’s, N.S.) will make an announcement related to aerospace and defence. The event will be held at EVAS MRO Building, 10 Power Street. Call 709-772-6857.

Senate fisheries committee to hold public hearings

As part of its ongoing study on the regulation of aquaculture in Canada, the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans will be holding public hearings in Gander, NL. Members of the public and media are welcome to attend. The event will take place at The Albatross Hotel, Salon F, 114 Trans-Canada Hwy. Call 613-240-5687.

Veterans Ombudsman to hold public meetings with veterans in Gander

Canada's veterans ombudsman Guy Parent will host town hall sessions in Gander for veterans, RCMP members, military members, families and other interested parties. These meetings are opportunities for the veterans ombudsman to meet with veterans, talk about what the office is doing on their behalf and answer questions about the office and issues of importance to the … Read more