Event Location: Kelowna, BC

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will announce the launch of new PacifiCan offices and targeted funding to help local businesses grow and create jobs. This event will be held at Accelerate Okanagan, 201 – 460 Doyle Ave. Contact haley.hodgson@international.gc.ca.

As part of a visit to Manitoba and British Columbia from Aug. 15-18, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will meet with small business owners. This event will take place at Accelerate Okanagan, 201-460 Doyle Ave. Call 613-612-0482.  

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), on behalf of Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.), will provide details on how Budget 2022 will help Canadians and Canadian businesses benefit from the global transition to a clean economy. … Read more

Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) will hold a media availbility following a meeting with Society of Hope residents and staff, and a tour of the Ziglar Recreation Centre, 2055 Benvoulin Court. Call 613-762-9446.

Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) will visit organizations that support and care for seniors or that have benefitted from Government of Canada funding for seniors. This event will take place at Probus Club of Kelowna-Ogopogo, Sunset Waterfront Resort, 1128 Sunset Dr. Call 873-396-0732.

On behalf of Minister for International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.), Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna—Lake Country, B.C.) will make an announcement in support of women’s organizations in Kelowna. This event will take place at the Arts and Sciences Centre, 3187 University Way. Call 343-549-8825.

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna–Lake Country, B.C.) will make a green infrastructure announcement. This event will take place at the Kelowna International Airport (Cell Phone Waiting Area, located off Airport Way). Call 343-543-7645.

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna-Lake Country, B.C.) will make an announcement that will benefit tourism and economic development in Saskatchewan and British Columbia. This event will take place at Kelowna International Airport, Observation Deck, 1-5533 Airport Way. Call 604-365-8050.

Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) will speak to tenants at The Society of Hope residence, where she will highlight budget announcements for seniors. Following this, she will then travel to the Sunnybrae Community Hall, in Tappen, B.C. Details online. Call 819-997-5421.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) will speak with students at Okanagan College about what Budget 2019 means for young people: more opportunities to find and keep good jobs, more accessible and affordable education, help to find an affordable place to call home, and more. This event will be held at the Trades Atrium, Okanagan College, 1000 … Read more