In her capacity as Co-President of the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, Michaëlle Jean will visit Halifax to celebrate the power of Nova Scotia youth to bring about social change in their communities. Jean will deliver the first Alex Fountain Memorial Lecture at King’s College. During her address, entitled “Building Social Change,” she will encourage students and … Read more
President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Gary Corbett will hold a press conference to discuss the recent announcement from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Corbett will provide an update on the potential impact that public service cuts at ACOA will have on Atlantic Canada. Call 613-228-6310.
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) and Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) will make an announcement of regional significance at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. Call 819-953-8371.
Governor General David Johnston will deliver a keynote address at the 4Front Atlantic Conference. Johnston will encourage participants to examine the economic opportunities that exist in the region and abroad, and highlight the significant contributions Atlantic Canada has made and continues to make to Canada. The event will take place at the Canadian Museum of … Read more
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield will make a presentation on training for a six-month expedition in space at the Halifax Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington Street. Call 450-926-4370.
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield will make a presentation on training for a six-month expedition in space at the University of Dalhousie, 6153 University Avenue. Call 450-926-4370.
Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield will make a presentation on training for a six-month expedition in space at J.L. Ilsley High School, 38 Sylvia Avenue. Call 450-926-4370.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) will meet with Halifax-area business leaders for a round-table discussion. Fast will discuss the Government of Canada’s ambitious trade agenda and the benefits that a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Union will bring to East Coast businesses and workers. The event will take place at the … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, ON) will present 12 citizens of Nova Scotia with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony to be held in Halifax. The event will take place at the Westin Nova Scotia, Atlantic Ballroom, 1181 Hollis Street. Call 613-992-7468.
Join guest speaker Terry Beitner, head of Canada’s agency pursuing and prosecuting war criminals for "Crimes Against Humanity: The Challenge of Pursuing War Criminals." This event will be presented by CIC – Halifax Branch and the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies, Dalhousie. The event will take place at the CFPS Conference Room, Dalhousie University, 6299 … Read more
