Government of Canada to announce investment in research

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Ed Holder (London West, Ont.) and representatives from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, will announce new investments in research infrastructure at universities across Canada. Prior to the announcement, Holder will tour the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) research centre. The event will be held at the Physical Activity Centre … Read more

Government invests in innovative technology

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture Pierre Lemieux (Glengarry-Prescott- Russell, Ont.) will make an announcement in support of the meat processing sector. The event will be held at Maple Leafs Foods, 440 Glover Road. Call 613-773-7972.

MP Adams will make a funding announcement for a research project at McMaster University

On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Eve Adams (Mississauga-Brampton South, Ont.) will make a funding announcement for a research project at McMaster University that will improve health care delivery across Canada. The event will be held at McMaster University, Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery Atrium, 1280 … Read more

Announcement in support for women into non-traditional careers

On behalf of Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, Ont.) will announce Government of Canada support for a project that will advance more women into non-traditional careers in Hamilton, Ontario. The event will be held in Boardroom 5R, YWCA Hamilton, 75 MacNab St. South. Call 819-953-5646.

Mapping the Global Dimensions of Policy III

The Canadian International Council – Hamilton presents a conference “Mapping the Global Dimensions of Policy III.” The event will take place at CIBC Hall, 3rd Floor, Student Centre, McMaster University. More information is available online.

Minister Clement to discuss issues with Mohawk College students

Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) will discuss with Mohawk College students and technology enthusiasts how they can use Canadian data to spur economic growth through innovation in the government’s first national appathon, the Canadian Open Data Experience (CODE). The event will be held at the Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Avenue West, Room E103. Call … Read more

Government infrastructure announcement

At 1:00 p.m. (EDT), on behalf of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.), Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, Ont.), along with Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina, will make an important infrastructure funding announcement. The event will take place at the Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main Street West. Call 613-996-7861.

Government to announce investment in next generation auto R&D

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.), Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, Ont.) and Conservative MP Dean Allison (Niagara West-Glanbrook, Ont.) will announce an investment in support of research innovation in the Canadian automotive industry. The event will be held at the McMaster University, Automotive Resource Centre (MARC), Careport Centre, 200 Longwood … Read more

Minister of State Rickford to tour manufacturing facilities of Hamilton-Based Company

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.), Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, Ont.) and Conservative MP Dean Allison (Niagara West-Glanbrook, Ont.) will tour the manufacturing areas of Mabel's Labels Inc. The event will be held at the Mabel's Labels Inc., 150 Chatham Street, Unit 1. Call 613-943-6177.

Fifth Annual Red Tie Gala

The theme for the Liberal Party of Canada’s Fifth Annual Red Tie Gala is RetroPartyGroove. The event will be held at the Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stone Church Road. East. More information is available online.