Day Two of the Professional Association of the Public Service of Canada’s Annual General Meeting features a panel discussion on “Precarious work in the public service.” Globe and Mail reporter Gloria Galloway will moderate the discussion featuring Debi Daviau, PIPSC President; Trish Hennessy, founding director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Ontario office; and former NDP MP Andrew … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will address delegates at the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada’s 97th Annual General Meeting. This year’s theme is “Programming for Success” and runs from Nov. 18-19. This event will take place at the Hilton Lac Leamy, 3 Blvd. du Casino. Call 613-228-6310 x 4953.
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will lead a round table as part of the Cross-Canada Official Languages Consultations. This event will take place at Place du Portage – Phase IV, Pontiac Room, 140 Promenade du Portage. Call 819-997-7788.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will hold a public hearing from Oct. 31-Nov. 4. At this hearing, the CRTC will examine the policy issues surrounding the use of differential pricing practices by Canadian internet service providers. This event will take place at the Conference Centre, Phase IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Outaouais room. Call 819-997-9403.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) and Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will make an announcement about activities that will be held on December 31 in Canada’s Capital Region to kick off celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Confederation. They will be accompanied by Jim … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) is expected to meet with the delegation from the China Entrepreneur Club, who are on eight-day tour of Canada from October 16 to 23. This event will take place at the Willson House residence on Meech Lake. Contact chenyl@daonong.com.
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) will participate in the launch of national consultations with small and medium businesses and accountants. This event will take place at Le Steak frites St-Paul, 25 ch. de la Savane. Call 613-697-9418.
Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser will release his report: Early Childhood: Fostering the Vitality of Francophone Minority Communities. Representatives of federal institutions, as well as Francophone minority community stakeholders, including representatives of the Commission nationale des parents francophones, the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada and the Forum des leaders, will be present. This event will take … Read more
Canadian Administrator of VRS are launching Canada’s first-ever national Video Relay Service (VRS). SRV Canada VRS will provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Canadians who use sign language with Internet-based VRS tools to communicate better and give them greater independence to connect with family and friends, and to conduct day-to-day activities. It simulates, as closely as … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau will host a dinner for Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. This event will take place in the Grand Hall, Canadian Museum of History, 100 rue Laurier. Call 613-957-5555.
