Minister Tassi to discuss the budget

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) to discuss federal budget investments. This event will take place at St. Lawrence College, 100 Portsmouth Ave. Contact Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Prime Minister Trudeau and EU President to visit Kingston

As part of her visit to Canada, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will hold a bilateral meeting, visit the Canadian Forces Base to meet with CAF personnel who have deployed to Central and Eastern Europe as part of Operation REASSURANCE, and visit an innovative Canadian clean technology company. Then in Ottawa at 6:30 p.m. (local … Read more

Book Launch: “Distant Stage: Quebec, Brazil, and the Making of Canada’s Cultural Diplomacy”

Queen’s University hosts the launch of prof. Eric Fillion‘s new book, Distant Stage: Quebec, Brazil, and the Making of Canada’s Cultural Diplomacy, which examines the neglected histories of Canada-Brazil relations and the role played by culture in Canada’s pursuit of an international identity. This event will take place at The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau St. Details online.

PS Gerretsen to make an announcement

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will announce funding for Parks Canada’s infrastructure at Fort Henry and additional national historic sites in eastern Ontario. This event will take place Fort Henry National Historic Site Discovery Centre, 1 Fort Henry Dr. Call 613-246-1950.

Minister Tassi to make an announcement

Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) will make an announcement regarding economic growth and job creation through support of community infrastructure and tourism. This event will take placeat the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston, 55 Ontario St. Contact Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Lecture: “Blood and Soil: The Far Right in Canada”

Queen’s University hosts a lecture on “Blood and Soil: The Far Right in Canada” featuring Carleton University associate professor Stephanie Carvin. This event will take place in Kingston Hall, Room 101, Queen’s University campus. Details online.

Elamin Abdelmahmoud to deliver remarks

Queen’s University hosts a lecture featuring Elamin Abdelmahmoud, author, culture writer and CBC contributor, who will speak on “Vibe Shift: The Contentious Promise of Liberalism.” He will survey the modern relationship to liberalism and its promise, and interrogate how the social and political institutions tasked with protecting and reinforcing liberalism have come up short. This event will take place at the Biosciences Complex, … Read more

Queen’s University’s Health Policy Symposium 2022

Former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott will take part in Queen’s University’s Health Policy Symposium 2022. This half-day symposium will explore the theme of adversity and disruption within our health care system and the steps we need to take to find the path forward. Chris Simpson, executive vice president (Medical) at Ontario Health, will deliver a lecture on Health Policy:  “Blood, Sweat and Tears: … Read more

PS Gerretsen to announce updates to passport services

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (Senate) Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will announce new measures to improve passport service delivery. This event will be held at Service Canada Centre, 1300 Bath Rd #1. Contact mohammad.a.hussain@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Government of Canada to announce support for regional air transportation in southern 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 Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.), will make an announcement supporting regional air transportation in southern Ontario. This event will be held at Kingston … Read more