Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) and Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister of Revenue and Minister Responsible for Seniors for Ontario will speak at a press conference following the 13th Meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors. The press conference will be held at the Hamilton Convention Centre, Room 207, 1 Summers Lane. Call 613-790-0219.
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, ON) will discuss support for the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, which will be allocated to homelessness programs. The announcement will take place at the Aboriginal capital project, 20 Kenilworth Street North. Call 819-994-2482.
The Hamilton Branch of the Canadian International Council will present a discussion from two first-hand observers of the Egyptian revolution and its implication for the world. This event will take place in the Council Room of Gilmour Hall at McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West. Call 905-296-9256.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will attend a "Rally for Democracy" with Hamilton region Green Party candidates at Fenian Films, Studio 211, Locke Street South. Call 613-240-8921.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, ON) will tour the hospital and deliver remarks. Media availability will follow. The event will take place in the Atrium Cafe of the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 699 Concession Street. Call 613-783-8888.
Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) and other Conservative candidates will attend a campaign rally at the Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane. Call 1-877-262-7026.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, ON) will participate in a town hall discussion at LIUNA Station, 360 James Street North. Call 613-783-8888.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, ON) will host an open mike town hall at the YMCA on Rymal Road E. Call 613-355-0773.
New Democrat Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) will be in Hamilton to support the Ontario labour movement as it stages a mass demonstration at Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main Street West. Call 613-720-6463.
More than 10,000 angry Canadians will gather at Hamilton City Hall for the largest anti-Harper demonstration to take place. The protest will send a message to Harper as he shops for votes in Canada’s manufacturing heartland. Call 416-441-2731.
