Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Que.) will be making an announcement—on behalf of Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.)—as part of a plan to help save Canadians money on their energy bills. Minister Ferrada … Read more
Liberal MP Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) will announce funding for Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. to help support and advance training programs for the aerospace and defence sector. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Minister for Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Gudie Hutchings … Read more
Front-line health care workers and patient advocates will rally outside the Council of the Federation meeting in Halifax to call on Canada’s premiers for immediate universal pharmacare. The rally is organized by the Nova Scotia Health Coalition and the Canadian Health Coalition and will take place at the Peace & Friendship Park, Hollis Street. Contact tglynn@healthcoalition.ca … Read more
Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.), on behalf of Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.), will announce support for creative businesses to thrive abroad at the Maritime Digital Art Design studios. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) and Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, will mark the beginning of construction on the new Canadian Surface Combatant fleet – the largest shipbuilding initiative in Canada since the Second World War. This event will be held at the Irving Halifax Shipyard, 3099 … Read more
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, chair of the Council of the Federation, will host the 2024 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from July 15-17. This event will take place at the Westin Nova Scotian. Details online.
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will deliver remarks on “Defence Policy Update – 2024”, a breakfast event hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Details online.
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will meet with students and researchers and make an announcement. Contact mediacentre@pco-bcp.gc.ca.
On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.), Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will attend a commemorative event hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Parks Canada, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance. This event will take place at the Halifax Citadel National Historic … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will make a health care announcement. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
