Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) kicks off her national tour starting in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Quebec with a Green Party rally. This event will take place at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water St. Call 613-614-4916.
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada presents a workshop for new professionals, entitled: “Surviving and Thriving During Times of Uncertainty by Building Career Resilience”. Constant change is the new normal. The continual cycle of elections, budgets, public opinion and changing priorities all but guarantee an ongoing state of flux for Canada’s public servants at all … Read more
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) hosts its national annual conference from Aug. 24-26. Lectures and discussions for today will be on the theme: “Governing in the Now: Evolving Contexts, Cultures and Communities,” featuring senior public servants, academics and experts. This event will take place at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. The full program is available online. Call 416-924-8787.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will announce Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding to prevent and combat homelessness in Halifax. The event will be held at North End Community Health Centre (Johanna B. Oosterveld Center), 2103 Gottingen St. Call 819-994-5559.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Labour Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.) will announce Government of Canada support that will help young Canadians find jobs. The event will be held at Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street. Call 819-994-5559.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will make an announcement about criminal justice legislation. The event will be held at the Halifax Police Department, Boardroom, 1975 Gottingen St. Call 613-992-4621.
The Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post will unveil a new collector coin and commemorative stamps featuring the ships of the historic Franklin Expedition. The event will be held at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water St. Call 613-949-5777.
Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) will be joined by colleagues at events across Canada to highlight the first boosted Universal Child Care Benefit payments being delivered to over 3.8 million families on July 20, 2015. The event will be held at Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas … Read more
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will announce contracts awarded for new conservation and protection vessels. The event will be held at Rosborough boats, 1248 St Margarets Bay Rd. Call 902-407-8439.
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.) will participate in the announcement of an investment in an Atlantic Canada-based firm resulting from Government of Canada defence procurement policies. Following the announcement, Holder will tour the laboratory of Dr. Robert Singer, a recent recipient of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of … Read more
