Minister Findlay Launches the “Get it in Writing” Campaign

National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) will deliver a speech at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association National Conference and announce the number of new Canada Apprentice Loan recipients in Nova Scotia. The event will be held at the Marriott Halifax Harbourfront, Nova Scotia Ballroom (2nd floor), 1919 Upper Water Street. Call  819-994-2482.

NDP leader Mulcair visits Halifax and Dartmouth

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will attend a meeting and deliver a speech at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and he will tour the Irving Shipyard, accompanied by NDP MPs Peter Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore), Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth – Cole Harbour) and Megan Leslie (Halifax). This event will take place at Halifax Chamber of Commerce at Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 … Read more

Minister MacKay to take part in roundtable meeting

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will hold a media availability before taking part in a roundtable discussion on protecting Canadians. This event will take place at Halifax Ministers’ Regional Office, Suite 1210, 1801 Hollis St. Call 613-992-4621.

Halifax Housing Outlook Conference

Media are invited to attend Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Outlook Conference. This annual event is an important forum to hear the latest housing market trends, forecasts and analysis for Halifax. The event will take place at the Marriott Harbourfront, 1919 Upper Water Street. Call 902-426-6581.

Arrival City – A Public Book Talk

Canadian International Council (CIC) Halifax presents a talk with Doug Saunders, author of “Arrival City: The Final Migration and Our Next World.” This event will take place at the Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Email karenawindsor@gmail.com.

Halifax International Security Forum

The Halifax International Security Forum is an annual gathering of the international defence and security community will feature journalists, politicians, top bureaucrats and diplomats, including National Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defence Robert Work, New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant, former Canadian defence minister Peter MacKay and former … Read more

Minister Clement promotes CODE 2015

Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) continues his nationwide tour to promote CODE 2015- The Canadian Open Data Experience. Along with Ray Sharma of XMG Studio Inc., Clement will share details and highlights regarding the next iteration of this outstanding appathon. This event will take place at Dalhousie University Campus, Charles Tupper Building, 5850 College St. Call 613-957-2666.

Ministers Finley and MacKay to make an announcement

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will announce continued progress on the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy at Irving’s Halifax Shipyard. This event will take place at the Irving Shipbuilding Inc., 3099 Barrington St. Call 819-997-5421.

Minister MacKay to attend Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Toronto homecoming

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will attend the homecoming ceremony of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto. The ship and crew are returning from their deployment on Operation Reassurance in support of security and international cooperation efforts in the central and eastern European region. HMCS Toronto left the port of Halifax … Read more

Infrastructure announcement in Halifax

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will make an infrastructure announcement with local officials. The event will be held at Halifax Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2180 Upper Water Street. Call 613-943-1838.