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 accept Canada’s third Naval Large Tug. This event will be held at the Canadian Forces Base Halifax, 2633 Provo Wallis St. Contact MarlantPublicAffairs@forces.gc.ca.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) will attend a commemorative event to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War. This event will be held at the Maritime Forces Atlantic Headquarters and at 2111 Barrington St. Contact media@veterans.gc.ca.
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) will highlight the federal government’s efforts to reduce youth involvement in gangs and violent crime in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The event will take place at the Ummah Society, 6225 Chebucto Rd. Contact Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will discuss how the IRCC and the government are returning immigration to levels that are sustainable for communities to absorb. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce hosts the lunch event, taking place at the Marriott Harbourfront, 1919 Upper Water St., Halifax. Register online.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) and Liberal MP Shannon Miedema (Halifax, N.S.) will make an announcement related to the greening operations at Sable Island National Park Reserve. The announcement will be made on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.). For event details, contact jodi.hawkins@pc.gc.ca
Liberal MP Shannon Miedema (Halifax, N.S.) will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund. The announcement, made on behalf of Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.), will take place at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Dentistry, 5981 University Ave. Contact emmanuelle.ducharme@hc-sc.gc.ca
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will participate in an armchair discussion at an event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Details are available online. Contact John.Fragos@fin.gc.ca
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) will launch the new Atlantic Economic Panel – a private-sector-led initiative designed to accelerate growth and unlock transformational opportunities across the region. Fraser and panel chair Don Mills will have an armchair discussion to introduce the Atlantic Economic Panel members, explain how it stands apart from similar initiatives, and how … Read more
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) will co-host the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum with HFX President Peter Van Praagh, Nov. 21 – 23. McGuinty will be joined by Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan and National Defence Deputy Minister Stefanie Beck. On the 21st, McGuinty will host an opening press conference … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) will deliver remarks on “Building a Strong Economy for the Next Generation,” hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St. Register online.
