Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) is meeting with business leaders and other stakeholders to discuss Economic Action Plan 2012 changes to Employment Insurance (EI), that are designed to help connect Canadians with available jobs. The event will be held at Masons Apples, 836 Windsor back road, (Take Exit 5 off 101). Call 819-994-2482.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney will speak before the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies on the topic of "Financing the Global Transition." The event will be held at Place Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road.
Addressing widespread skills shortages throughout Atlantic Canada is the focus of a new workshop hosted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, aimed at transforming Nova Scotia companies into viable suppliers for major shipbuilding, energy and construction projects. The third installment in CME's Ready, Set, Go workshop series will centre on labour skills, immigration and workforce readiness … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will deliver the keynote address and make an announcement at the Royal Canadian Legion's 44th Dominion Command Biennial Convention. The event will take place at the Convention Floor, Halifax Metro Centre. Call 613-992-7468.
The National Health Leadership Conference will be hosted by the Canadian College of Health Leaders and the Canadian Healthcare Association. The annual conference is the largest national gathering of health system leaders in Canada, with more than 700 health leaders expected in Halifax. This year's theme, Leading the best: New ideas, new thinking, celebrates the … Read more
The Canadian Healthcare Association's 69th annual general meeting and reception will be held. Along with the business of the meeting, the Canadian Healthcare Association will present its national awards celebrating outstanding health leadership. The event will take place at the Halifax Mariott Harbourfront Hotel, in the Acadia AB Ballroom, 1919 Upper Water Street. Call 613-241-8005 … Read more
Before officially opening the 2012 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, Governor General David Johnston will be joined by Premier of Nova Scotia Darrell Dexter and chair of 2012 GGCLC Annette Verschuren to discuss leadership with students from public high schools in the Halifax region. The event will take place at Citadel High School. Call 613-998-7280.
Governor General David Johnston will present The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award to youth from the Maritime provinces. Johnston will also deliver remarks to acknowledge the participants' various achievements within their respective communities. The event will be held at McNally Auditorium, Saint Mary's University, 923 Robie Street. Call 416-203-0674.
Governor General David Johnston will address the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics' World Congress. Johnston will deliver a speech on the power of learning and the role of colleges and polytechnics in creating a smarter, more caring world. The event will be held at the World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street. Call 613-998-0287. … Read more
The NDP is holding the first in a series of regional hearings on public budget consultations. The focus of the first public meeting will be the effect of the omnibus budget bill on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Call 613-316-1633.
