Minister Monsef to hold electoral reform dialogue

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) hosts a series of federal electoral reform community dialogue events across Canada, providing an opportunity for Canadians to engage in discussion with others about the future of Canada’s democracy. This event will take place Delta Halifax, 1990 Barrington St.,The Baronet Ballroom (8th floor). Details online.

MP Fillmore to Make Innovation Funding Announcement

Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will make an announcement concerning investment in innovation in Atlantic Canada. The event will be held at Life Sciences Research Institute, Main Atrium, 1344-48 Summer St. Call 902-426-9417.

MP Fillmore to make announcement in Halifax

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, NS) will make a funding announcement. The event will be held at Maritime Centre, 1505 Barrington St. Call 902-426-9417.

Halifax to Host Conservative National Caucus Meeting

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) will be joined in Halifax by members of the Conservative caucus for meetings. The event will be held at Delta Halifax, 1990 Barrington St. Call 613-314-5631.

Minister Brison to make an announcement

On behalf of Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.), Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will make an announcement benefitting research at Dalhousie University. A media availability will follow. This event will take place at Steele Ocean Sciences Building, Dalhousie University, 1355 Oxford St. Call 343-291-2600.

PS Boissonnault to host official language consulations

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will lead a round table as part of the Cross-Canada Official Languages Consultations on Thursday. Boissonnault will be joined by Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.), Liberal MP Darrell Samson (Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, N.S.), … Read more

McKenna to hold joint media availability with Atlantic Environment Ministers

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will hold a media availability with Atlantic Environment ministers to discuss environmental priorities for the region. New Brunswick Minister Serge Rousselle, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister Perry Trimper, Nova Scotia Minister Margaret Miller, and Prince Edward Island Minister Robert J. Mitchell will be in attendance. The event will … Read more

MP Jordan to mark the start of the Canada 150 Countdown

Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan (South Shore-St. Margarets, NS) will announce the start of the 150-day countdown to year-long celebrations of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, in 2017. She will inform Canadians of a series of activities that will be held over the next 150 days to build excitement and showcase Canada 150 celebration activities in all parts of the … Read more