National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) welcomes global leaders to the Halifax International Security Forum (HISF) which starts today and continues until Nov. 20. This annual gathering of the international defence and security community features journalists, politicians, top bureaucrats and diplomats. Sajjan will hold a media availability with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Hervé … Read more
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri will speak at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies on the topic of “Historical Pivots and Future Prospects for Canadian Exports.” This event will take place at the Prince George Hotel, Terrace Restaurant, 1725 Market St. Call 613-782-8782.
The Halifax Chamber of Commerce hosts its Distinguished Speakers Series featuring David MacNaughton, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, who will speak on “Prosperity, Opportunity and Common Sense: The Future of Canada-U.S. Relations.” This event will take place at the Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park St. Details online.
On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) along with Joanne Bernard, Nova Scotia Minister of Community Services, and Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will announce an investment in shelters and transition houses for victims of family violence. This event will take place at 1801 … Read more
Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will hold an open town hall in Halifax as part of the pre-budget consultations for Budget 2017. This event will take place at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Patio Room 1209 Marginal Rd. Call 613-769-7187.
The Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety will hold a press conference concerning their two-day meeting. This event will take place at the Delta Hotel, Bluenose Ballroom, 1990 Barrington St. Call 613-957-4207.
Federal-provincial-territorial ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety will gather for two days of meetings. The ministers will meet for the first time since January to establish working relationships and discuss justice and public safety priorities for Canadians. This event will take place at Delta Hotel, Bluenose Ballroom, 1990 Barrington St. Call 613-957-4207.
Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, NS) will make a funding announcement regarding funding for victim services in Nova Scotia. The event will be helad at 1700 Granville Street, One Government Place, Media Room. Call 613-992-4621.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will host an event with representatives from a variety of cultural sectors as part of the consultations on Canadian content in a digital world. This event will take place at the Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will announce infrastructure funding for Dalhousie University, and will also highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada’s Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. This event will take place at Dalhousie University, Sexton Campus, Queen Street (between Spring Garden Road and … Read more
