National Defence Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.), joined by Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre and Admiral Rob Bauer, chair of the Military Committee of NATO, will make a defence announcement at Jetty November Juliet, HMC Dockyard, Halifax. Then at 2 p.m. (local time), Anand will cohost the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum at the Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St. Call 613-996-3100.
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will announce support for crisis hotlines in Nova Scotia. This event will take place at the Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Call 873-353-0985.
Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to individuals from Nova Scotia to recognize their efforts in improving veterans’ well‑being, as well as their exemplary work commemorating veterans’ sacrifices and achievements. This event will take place at the Halifax Citadel National Historic … Read more
On behalf of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will announce support for the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax. This event will take place at Brunswick Place, 2021 Brunswick St. Contact Alison.Murphy@sac-isc.gc.ca.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) will make an announcement related to the Port Modernization Review and the strengthening of our supply chains. This event will take place at the Port of Halifax, 1215 Marginal Rd. Contact Nadine.ramadan@tc.gc.ca.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will deliver remarks at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Details online.
On behalf of Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.), Liberal MP Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will announce support for the Salvation Army. This event will take place at 50 Gesner St. Contact Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), joined by Liberal MP Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) will be at Digital Nova Scotia in Halifax to announce federal investments to train workers and strengthen the workforce of Atlantic Canada’s technology industry. This event will be held at 1301 – 1809 Barrington St. Contact tara.beauport@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Governor General Mary Simon, Vice-Patron of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming, Ont.) will deliver remarks to officially open the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. This event will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre. Call 343-573-7563.
The federal NDP caucus will be gather for a three day retreat to plan for the upcoming session of Parliament. New Democrats will be discussing their fall priorities focused on making life more affordable for people. This event will take place at the Hotel Halifax, 1990 Barrington St. Call 613-222-2351.
