On behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), Liberal MPs Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) and Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will make an announcement to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia. This event will take place at the Maskwa Aquatic Club, 91 Saskatoon Dr. Contact 819-962-0686.
Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax,N.S.) will make an infrastructure announcement. This event will take place at Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank, 2415 Maynard St. Contact kevin.collins@infc.gc.ca.
Dalhousie University hosts the 2023 Stanfield Conversation on “Can democracies meet the challenge of climate change?” Participants include former NDP MP Megan Leslie, president and CEO of World Wildlife Fund Canada; former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi; and professor and author Mark Jaccard. This event will take place at Joseph Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymour St. Details online.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety hosts “Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work” from Sept. 26-27. This forum is a unique two-day national workplace health and safety event that will bring leaders, changemakers, and experts representing government, labour, and workplaces together to discuss the impacts of current and emerging health and safety issues. This event will … Read more
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will officially open the inaugural Halifax International Fleet Week and visit Canadian Forces Base Halifax. This event will take place at the HMCS Sackville Jetty, 1675 Lower Water St. Contact Daniel.Minden@forces.gc.ca.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will attend the 2023 Halifax Busker Fest taking place at The Wave, Lower Water Street. Then at 4 p.m. (local time), he will canvass with Nova Scotia NDP candidate Colter Simmonds. Call 613-222-2351.
Liberal MP Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.) will deliver a special message at the 7th annual Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Atlantic Conference from Oct. 4-5, hosted by the Canadian Institute. The conference will also include speakers from the Departments of Justice, Environment and Climate Change, and Natural Resources Canada. This event will take place at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax. … Read more
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce hosts a lunch event featuring Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, who will deliver remarks on “Seizing Opportunities to Grow Businesses and Communities.” This event will take place at The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St. Details online.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will hold a press conference. Then in Truro, N.S. at 6:30 p.m (local time), he will hold a meet and greet event. Contact Sebastian.Skamski@parl.gc.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.), Nova Scotia Minister of Minister of L’nu Affairs Karla MacFarlane and Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre exective director Pam Glode Desrochers will make an infrastructure funding announcement at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 2021 Brunswick St. Call 343-574-8116.
