Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.), on behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), and Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia, will make an infrastructure announcement in the Lindsay Children’s Room at Halifax Central Library. Call 613-219-0149.
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon presentation with Evan Siddall, President and CEO of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, who will discuss Canada’s National Housing Strategy and the opportunities it will create for governments, the private sector and others to work together to meet Canadians’ housing needs. This event will take place at the Lord Nelson, Regency … Read more
Recruiters from various federal government departments and agencies are looking for prospective new employees. This one-day event is specifically targeted to those who want to start a career in the federal government and work within law enforcement, national defence, intelligence and public safety. Recruiters will also be accepting résumés and some will be conducting pre-screening … Read more
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) and Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz, along with some special guests, will unveil the design of the new $10 bank note featuring Viola Desmond. This event will take place at the Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Details online.
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will hold a Town Hall meeting at Saint Mary’s University campus to discuss the 2018 Federal Budget and will be available for media interviews following the event. The event will be held at the Loyola Conference Centre, 923 Robie St. Call 613-369-3163.
The Council of Canadians hosts a speaking tour on the serious risks offshore drilling presents to sustainable fisheries, tourism, clean water and our climate. Speakers include Antonia Juhasz, investigative journalist and author of Black Tide: the Devastating Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill; and Colin Sproul, a fifth-generation lobster fisherman and spokesperson for the Bay of Fundy … Read more
On behalf of National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) and Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, N.S.) will announce Government of Canada support for HMCS Sackville’s continuing role as Canada’s Naval Memorial. This event will take place at HMCS SCOTIAN Naval Reserve Division, 2111 Upper Water St. Call 902-427-3766.
Trade experts from Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service along with other federal and provincial trade representatives, will be visiting Atlantic provinces from Jan. 29-Feb. 2 to outline how Canadian exporters can benefit from preferential access to the EU under the Canada European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). They will also be joined by Peteris Ustubs, … Read more
Fisher organizations and unions, communities and ENGOs from coast to coast are joining forces to stop the federal government from giving away their constitutional authority and responsibility to protect our oceans. The event will be hosted by Marilyn Keddy of the Campaign to Protect Offshore Nova Scotia. Speakers will include: Doreen Bernard, Mi’kmaq elder; Gretchen Fitzgerald, National Program Director of Sierra Club Canada Foundation; John Davis, Founder … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Democratic Institutions Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.), on behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), will make an announcement about funding for the Neptune Theatre renovation project. The event will be held at 1593 Argyle St. Call 819-997-7788.
