NDP MP Caron to hold press conference

NDP MP Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette-Témiscouata-Les Basques, Que.) will share his thoughts on the NDP leadership race. This event will take place at Cabane en bois rond, 331, boul. Cité-des-Jeunes. Call 613-606-3766.

Minister McKenna to launch Winterlude

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will officially launch of the 39th edition of Winterlude. She will be joined by Mireille Apollon, Deputy Mayor of Gatineau and Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa. Coleman Hell, a performer from the Sub-Zero Concert Series, will also be in attendance. This event … Read more

CRTC to hold a public hearing

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will hold a public hearing from Feb. 6-9, 2017 to assess the Wireless Code’s effectiveness and whether it should be updated to reflect the evolution of the wireless market. This event will take place in the Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Outaouais room. Call 819-997-9403.

PS Lauzon to make an announcement

On behalf of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil–La Petite-Nation, Que.) will address the 2017 Sport for Life Canadian Summit. This event will take place at Hilton Lac-Leamy, 3 blvd. du Casino. Call 819-934-1122.

CRTC to hold a public hearing

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will hold a five-day public hearing from Jan. 16-20 to examine the establishment of a regulatory framework for next-generation 9-1-1 in Canada. This event will take place in the Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Outaouais room. Call 819-997-9403.

Hearing on the establishment of a regulatory framework for next-generation 9-1-1 in Canada

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is holding a public hearing on the establishment of a regulatory framework for next-generation 9-1-1 in Canada. While the broader context pertaining to NG9-1-1 in Canada will be examined during the proceeding (including the roles of stakeholders, such as provincial, territorial, and municipal governments), the CRTC’s determinations will necessarily be … Read more

Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Confederation Dinner

The theme for this year’s Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Confederation Dinner is “A Celebration of Canada.” Come revel in what has made this country great and discover the opportunities Canada has to offer in its next 150 years with an all-star panel, moderated by author and historian Charlotte Gray, featuring Ujjal Dosanjh, former British Columbia Premier and Member of Parliament; and Mark Dockstator, First … Read more

Minister Duclos to make an announcement

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will welcome stakeholders to a roundtable discussion on the federal government’s Early Learning and Child Care Framework. This event will take place at David Mac Donald Boardroom, Management Centre, Floor 1, Place du Portage, Phase IV, 140 Prom. du Portage. Call 819-994-5559.

CRTC to hold a lock-up for decision following Basic Telecommunications Services proceeding

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will issue its decision following the process on Basic Telecommunication Services in Canada. Media is invited to attend a lock-up session before the decision is issued. Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC, will hold a 10-15 minute press conference following the release. He will give a short speech and will take some questions from reporters … Read more

Canada’s 150 Red Couch to be Unveiled and Begin its Cross-Country Journey

Distinguished guests, elected officials and representatives from the Government of Canada will gather for the official unveiling of The Red Couch, which will celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary, by traveling from coast to coast to coast, inviting Canadians in communities across the country to share what Canada means to them. The journey for the red couch began … Read more