The Canadian International Council Hamilton Branch presents author Yves Engler. Engler will launch his new book The Ugly Canadian: Stephen Harper’s Foreign Policy at The Council Room, Gilmour Hall 111, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West. For more information Contact: willims@mcmaster.ca.
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) will deliver opening remarks at the official grand opening and launch of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) at McMaster University. The event will be held in the Atrium, McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South. Call 613-941-4563.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) will deliver keynote remarks at the annual general meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at Liuna Station, 360 James Street North. Call 819-994-2482.
Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) will announce the latest recipients of Canada's most prestigious postdoctoral awards, the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships. The event will be held at the West Room, University Club, McMaster University. Call 613-947-2956.
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, will visit Hamilton to take part in the 150th Anniversary celebrations of The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. Edward will be the reviewing officer for a rare military "Trooping of the Colour" ceremony on the tarmac at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Hamilton International Airport in … Read more
Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, AB) will be the guest speaker at the Association of Canadian Port Authorities 2012 Conference. Menzies will speak about the government’s commitment to supporting Canadian businesses. The speech will take place in the Ballroom East (2nd Floor) of the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King St. West. Call 613-996-7861.
The Hamilton Area Federal Liberals host the fourth Annual Red Tie Gala. The event will be held at the Carmen’s Banquet Centre, 1520 Stonechurch Road, East. E-mail: amtennier@sympatico.ca
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce holds its 2012 annual general meeting. This year’s focus will be tackling Canada’s skills crisis. The event will take place Sheraton Hamilton. More information is available online.
Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge ON) will deliver a keynote address in Hamilton at the 4th Annual Transforming and Revitalizing Downtown Summit. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hamilton Conference Centre, 150 King Street East, The Royal Pavilion. Call 613-947-2956.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) will deliver the keynote address at the Ontario NDP Convention. The speech will be followed by a media availability. The event will take place at Hamilton Convention Centre, Chedoke Ballroom 1, Summers Lane. Call 514-434-1471.
