PS Jones to make an announcement

On behalf of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) will announce the opening of new affordable housing project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This event will take place at the Labrador Friendship Centre, 49 Grenfell St. Call 902 426-4262.

Minister Monsef to hold electoral reform dialogue

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) hosts a series of federal electoral reform community dialogue events across Canada, providing an opportunity for Canadians to engage in discussion with others about the future of Canada’s democracy. This event will take place at Hotel North Two, Conference Room (1-5), 382 Hamilton River Rd. Details online.

Pubic meeting on Last In, First Out northern shrimp policy

The Ministerial Advisory Panel on the Last In, First Out (LIFO) policy specific to Northern shrimp will hold the sixth in a series of seven public consultation meetings across Canada. The purpose of the meetings is for the Panel to obtain advice from organizations, interested parties and other stakeholders on whether LIFO should be continued, … Read more

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples chief visits Labrador

Betty Ann Lavallée, national chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, will participate in a National Grassroots Engagement Tour to discuss issues important to off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples. Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador is one of a number of stops that will be held in regions throughout the country. The goal of the cross-country tour is to hear directly from off-reserve Aboriginal Peoples, … Read more

Chief Lavallee to meet with Aboriginal Peoples in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

National Chief Betty Ann Lavallée, of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador as part of a National Grassroots Engagement Tour that will discuss issues important to Aboriginal Peoples. The event will take place at the Labrador Friendship Centre – 49 Grenfell, Happy Valley-Goose Bay. More information is available online. Call 613-747-6022 x 202.

Official opening of affordable housing project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Paul Davis, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, along with a representative from Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation, will celebrate the official opening of an affordable housing project in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The event will be held at 43 Grenfell Street. Call 902-426-6581.

Liberal Leader Trudeau to campaign in Labrador By-Election

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will attend a campaign rally in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. He will be joined by Liberal candidate for Labrador Yvonne Jones. The event will be held at the Kinsmen and Kinettes Community Centre, 41 Grenfell Street. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal Leader Bob Rae to visit Labrador

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will deliver remarks to supporters at the Labrador Liberal nomination meeting. He will be joined by Liberal candidate for Labrador Yvonne Jones. The event will be held at the Labrador Liberal Campaign Headquarters, 96 Hamilton River Road (formerly Tricia Dee's). Call 613-947-5100.

Minister Shea to announce funding for community infrastructure projects throughout Labrador

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.); Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs; representatives from the Nunatsiavut Government; and Happy Valley-Goose Bay Mayor Leo Abbass will make an announcement of funding for community infrastructure projects throughout Labrador. The event will be held at Town Hall, 212 Hamilton River Road. Call … Read more

Minister Penashue to attend important infrastructure event

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.); Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, Alta.); Paul Davis, Minister of Transportation and Works, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, among others, will attend an infrastructure event. The event will be held at Hotel North Two, 382 Hamilton River Rd. Call 613-991-0700.