Government of Canada to announce support for Ontario’s cleantech sector

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 responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.), will make an important announcement in support of Ontario’s cleantech sector. This event will be … Read more

Government of Canada supports tourism growth in Eastern Ontario

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 responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.), will make an important announcement in support of tourism growth in Eastern Ontario. This event … Read more

MP Mark Gerretsen to announce investments to the soybean sector

Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will announce investments aimed at advancing the soybean sector and improving its sustainability. The announcement will take place at Performance Plants Inc., 1287 Gardiners Rd. Details are available online. Contact annie.cullinan@agr.gc.ca

Public Services and Procurement Canada to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway

Officials from Public Services and Procurement Canada will provide an update to community stakeholders and members of the media on the LaSalle Causeway and the temporary modular bridge. The event will take place at the Rideau Heights Community Centre, Large Hall, 85 MacCauley St. Details are available online. Contact media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca 819-420-5501  

PS Gerretsen to attend re-opening of historic site

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will announce the reopening of Bellevue House National Historic Site. This event will take place at Bellevue House National Historic Site, 35 Centre St. Contact haley.lang@pc.gc.ca.

Royal Military College of Canada to celebrate the Class of 2024

Governor General Mary Simon and National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will attend the convocation ceremony for the Royal Military College of Canada Class of 2024. This event will be held at RMC Parade Square, 15 Valour Dr. Contact jonathan.farlam@forces.gc.ca.

Khera to highlight housing plan investments through Budget 2024

Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will host an event to highlight Budget 2024 investments to build more homes. Contact laurent.decasanove@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Lecture: ‘Gender-based Violence in Canadian Politics’

Queen’s University hosts a lecture on “Gender-based Violence in Canadian Politics: Public Opinion, Legislative Accountability, and Actions Needed.” Prof. Tracey Raney from Toronto Metropolitan University will present public opinion data on what Canadians believe should happen when a MP engages in one type of gender-based violence: sexual harassment. This event will take place in Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Queen’s University. Details online.

Conservative MP Chong to deliver remarks

Conservative MP Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) will take part in a discussion on foreign interference hosted by Queen’s University and the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations. Chong will discuss his experience as a target of Chinese foreign interference, and how Canada should move forward in combating foreign threats to our democracy. This event will take place in Ellis … Read more