Maritime Security Conference 2012

The Maritime Security Conference 2012 is the foremost annual event for civilian and military professionals involved in maritime safety and security affairs around the world. The event will take place at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis Street. More information is available online.

Minister Ambrose to visit Irving Shipbuilding’s Halifax shipyard

Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) will visit Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax shipyard. Ambrose will deliver remarks in the Shipyard's training room in the main administrative building before touring the shipyard. The event will take place at Halifax Shipyard, 3099 Barrington Street. Call 819-997-5421.

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae to Visit Halifax

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) will deliver short remarks and take questions from the audience at the Nova Scotia Liberal Party's annual general meeting. The event will be held at the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Regency/Imperial Rooms, 1515 South Park Street. Call 613-947-5100. 

MP Keddy to highlight Canada-European Union Trade Agreement

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway Gerald Keddy (South Shore-St. Margaret's, NS) will meet with workers, business leaders and stakeholders to highlight the benefits an ambitious Canada-EU trade agreement will bring to hard-working Nova Scotians. The event will be held at the … Read more

Ministers Nicholson and MacKay to make a funding announcement

Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, ON) and National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS), along with MLA for Pictou Centre, NS, Ross Landry, will make a funding announcement. The event will take place at the O.E Smith Auditorium, IWK Health Centre, 5980 University Avenue. Call 613-992-4621.

Minister Kenney to speak at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) will speak at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce on the government’s vision for an economic program focused on jobs, growth, and prosperity. The event will take place at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax Ballroom, 19 Upper Water Street. Call 613-954-1064. 

The Association of Canadian Community Colleges Event

The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) will host the World Congress 2012 of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics. Key presenters include: Governor General David Johnston, Former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Mary Simon, Minister of Education for Mozambique, Africa Zeferino Martins, International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda … Read more

Government of Canada commemorates Canadians efforts in recovering Titanic victims

National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) will attend an event to commemorate the efforts made by Canadians in recovering Titanic victims. MacKay is attending on behalf of the Minister responsible for Parks Canada Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON). The event will take place at the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, 3720 Windsor Street. Call 819-953-8371.