Metlege Diab to announce support for minority-language education in Nova Scotia

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will make an announcement on Friday about minority-language education and second-language instruction. She’ll make the announcement on behalf of Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, and Official Languages Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.). For event location, contact hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca

Fraser to hold media scrum in Halifax

Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.), on behalf of Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.), will hold a media scrum to announce progress in offshore wind energy and the new Major Projects Office, which will work to fast-track nation-building … Read more

Luncheon: Canada Builds on Oil and Natural Gas

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon, “Canada Builds on Oil and Natural Gas,” featuring Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers President and CEO Lisa Baiton. The event will take place at The Prince George Hotel, 1725 Market St. Details are available online.

Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax

Justice Minister and Attorney General, and responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) will make an announcement regarding community infrastructure across Nova Scotia at the Halifax Waterfront – Sackville Landing / Wharf, 1655 Lower Water St. Contact Renee.Proctor@infc.gc.ca.

Halifax Marine Container Examination Facility Opening

The Halifax Port Authority and the Canada Border Services Agency will hold the ceremonial opening of the Marine Container Examination Facility in Halifax. Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour) will attend on behalf of Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.). The event takes place at 6015 Africville Rd. Details are available online. … Read more

Joly to speak at Canada’s Ocean Supercluster event

Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will speak at a working lunch hosted by Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, a federally supported innovation hub for ocean industries. She will highlight the importance of Canada’s oceans and the role of the Supercluster in driving sustainable growth and innovation. For event location and details, … Read more

Minister Diab to announce support for AI in Nova Scotia businesses

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will announce federal support to help three businesses leverage artificial intelligence to drive innovation and unlock new growth opportunities. The announcement, made on behalf of Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Gregor Robertson (Vancouver Fraserview—South Burnaby, … Read more

Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will welcome 51 of Canada’s newest citizens from 18 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Joan Mahoney will preside over the ceremony. Contact media@cic.gc.ca.

Poilievre to hold a rally

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will hold a press conference. Following this, Poilievre will then jet to Saskatoon, Sask., to hold a Canada First rally for change. Contact samlilly@conservative.ca.

Fisher to highlight important milestone in reconstruction of Halifax Armouries

Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Darren Fisher (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.), on behalf of National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), will make an announcement regarding the North Park Armoury rehabilitation and modernization project. This event will be held at the Halifax Armouries, 2667 North Park St. Contact laurent.decasanove@forces.gc.ca.