Minister Duncan to tour Ocean Sciences Laboratories

Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will meet with officials from Dalhousie University, including President Richard Florizone, and tour campus research facilities. This event will take place at Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 1355 Oxford St. Call 343-291-2600.

MP Fillmore to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will make an announcement regarding youth employment opportunities in Nova Scotia. This event will take place at the Collider Space, Killam Memorial Library, 6225 University Ave., Dalhousie University. Call 902-426-9417.

Brison to Discuss the 2016 Federal Budget with Dalhousie University

Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will be at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to talk to students and faculty members about the 2016 Federal Budget. The event will be held at Steele Ocean Sciences Building Atrium, 1355 Oxford Street. Call 902-403-0859.

Announcement about arts, culture and official languages

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will make a funding announcement about the Neptune Theatre Foundation and Atlantic-based Acadian and Francophone organizations. The event will be held at Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle Street. Call 819-997-7788.​

Minister Joly to present the government’s vision for Canada 150

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will be in Halifax to announce the Government of Canada’s vision for celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation, as well as to unveil two pan-Canadian signature projects to mark this important milestone in our country’s history. Dr. Art McDonald, Nobel Laureate, will join minister Joly as ambassador … Read more

Minister McCallum to speak at Halifax Chamber of Commerce

As part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, the Halifax Chamber of Commerce welcomes Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) to discuss “Canada’s Continuing Story of Immigration.” This event will take place at Halifax Harbourfront Marriott Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St. Call 902-481-1350.

Green leader May to speak on Democratic Reform

Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will speak about democratic reform in Canada. This event will take place at Room 105, Weldon Law Building, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. Call 902-494-3495.

Minister Bains to Celebrate Support for Top Researchers at Dalhousie University

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will celebrate support of research and innovation at Dalhousie University. Prior to the announcement, minister Bains will tour the university’s Heavy Structures Lab. The event will be held at Dalhousie University Sexton Campus, Q Building, Room 100.

Ministers Bains and Brison to make an announcement

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will make an announcement regarding multiple projects across Nova Scotia in the IT, Cleantech and Fisheries sectors. This event will take place at Volta Labs, Maritime Centre, 1505 Barrington St., 7th Floor South. Call 902-830-3839.