Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Jennifer McKelvie (Ajax, Ont.) will deliver a keynote address at the Canadian Institute’s Summit for Women Leaders in Infrastructure. The summit will bring together women leading major infrastructure projects across Canada, including transit, energy, housing and healthcare. It takes place July 13-14 at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax. … Read more
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.), on behalf of Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), will commemorate the keel laying for the first River-class destroyer, the future HMCS Fraser. She will be accompanied by Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities … Read more
Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) will outline the government’s plan to offset grocery costs and make life more affordable while highlighting a milestone related to the enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Long will be joined by Halifax-area MPs. Contact pierce.collier@fin.gc.ca
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will attend Invest Canada ’26, the flagship annual conference of the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), convening senior leaders from across Canada’s VC and private equity ecosystem, including fund managers, institutional investors, and policymakers. While there, Champagne will engage in a fireside chat with … Read more
The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) hosts a panel discussion, “Diversifying Trade: Barriers and Opportunities in Atlantic Canada,” featuring former federal cabinet minister and IRPP board member Seamus O’Regan, Atlantic Economic Council President and CEO David Chaundy, and Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship CEO Melanie Nadeau. The event takes place at the Dalhousie Student Union, 6136 University … Read more
Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske will speak at the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour’s annual event, highlighting the need to treat psychological health and safety with the same urgency as physical workplace hazards. The event takes place at Province House, 1726 Hollis St. Other events will be held across Canada throughout the day. Details are … Read more
Build Canada Homes CEO Ana Bailão will deliver remarks titled “Building Canada’s Future: A New Era for Housing Delivery,” hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at the Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie St. Details are available online.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will welcome 30 of Canada’s newest citizens from 18 different countries at a special ceremony to mark Citizenship Week, taking place from April 12 to 18. Details are available online. Contact: Taous.Ait@cic.gc.ca
Liberal MP Shannon Miedema (Halifax, N.S.) will host a news conference on upcoming expansions to military housing for CAF members and their families. The announcement, made on behalf of Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), will take place at the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre, 6393 Homefire Crescent. Contact Margaret.MacDonald@forces.gc.ca
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.), joined by Liberal MP Shannon Miedema (Halifax, N.S.), will announce support for organizations driving AI innovation and adoption across multiple sectors. The announcement, made on behalf of Justice Minister and Attorney … Read more
