Government to recognize the creation of Canada’s permanent military force

Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada are holding a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the historic significance of the creation of Canada’s permanent military force (1871-1883). The plaque unveiling will take place as part of Fort Henry National Historic Site’s weekly sunset ceremony. Contact kelsey.bowles@pc.gc.ca.

Poilievre to hold press conference

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will hold a press conference. For event location and details, contact samlilly@conservative.ca

Canada First rally with Pierre Poilievre

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will hold a Canada First rally at the Kimco Steel Yard # 2, 1431 McAdoo’s Lane. Contact samlilly@conservative.ca

MP Gerretsen to announce support for Eastern Ontario businesses

Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will announce support for businesses in Eastern Ontario’s tech and manufacturing sectors. The announcement, made on behalf of Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Ruby Sahota (Brampton North, Ont.), will take place at  SnapCab Canada, 70 Railway St. Contact fdo.rsvp-rsvp.fdo@feddevontario.gc.ca

Liberal MP Gerretsen to highlight start of work on new 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment facility

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.), on behalf of National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), will visit Canadian Forces Base Kingston to officially mark the start of work on the new 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment facility. Contact Andrew.Green@forces.gc.ca.

Queen’s University International & Defence Policy Speaker Series

Queen’s University International & Defence Policy Speaker Series will feature Tim Martin – former Representative of Canada in Kandahar and author of Unwinnable Peace – to speak on Canada’s military role in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The event will take place at Robert Sutherland Hall, Rm. 334 Details are available online.  Contact cidpcomms@queensu.ca

Infrastructure Announcement in Kingston

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.), will make an infrastructure funding announcement at the Transit Station on Henderson Boulevard, Near Jim Beattie Park. Call 343-598-3920.

PS Gerretsen to Make Funding Announcement on Critical Minerals

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.), on behalf of Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), will tour a facility and make an announcement in support of critical minerals value chains. This event will be held at … Read more