MP Gerretsen to make an announcement

On behalf of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will make an announcement regarding the official opening of Correctional Service of Canada’s interim National Training Academy. This event will take place at Ontario Regional Headquarters, 443 Union St. W. Call 613-998-5681.

Conference: “Catching up to digital realities in the Canadian economy”

The Canadian Association of Business Economics hosts a two-day conference: “The Future Is Now:  Catching up to digital realities in the Canadian economy” featuring discussions on measurement of macroeconomic variables; innovation in the financial sector; changing investment dynamics; development of infrastructure, including data; and the evolution of labour markets, in Canada and globally. Speakers include Bank of Canada senior … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary Holland to make an announcement

On behalf of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) will make an announcement regarding the Correctional Service of Canada’s plan for CORCAN farm operations. Holland will be joined by Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.). The event will … Read more

Royal Military College of Canada to hold ceremonial events to celebrate 2018 convocation

National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), in his role as RMC Chancellor, will present approximately 300 graduating students with their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The event will be held at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre’s Anderson Field House, Building 65, CFB Kingston. Call 613-541-6000 ext. 6484.

MP Gerretsen to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) will make an announcement in support of food processing. He will be joined by Cristina Martins, Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Growth. This event will take place at Frulact Canada Inc., Cataraqui Estates Business … Read more

Minister Garneau to make an announcement

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will announce funding for safety improvements at Canada’s local airports. He will be joined by Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) and Bryan Paterson, Mayor of Kingston. This event will take place at Kingston Norman Rogers Airport, 1114 Len Birchall Way. Call 613-991-0700.

Minister O’Regan to make an announcement

Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) will announce expanded access to mental health services. This event will take place at The Royal’s Operational Stress Injury Clinic, Kingston Site, 1475 John Counter Blvd., Suite 100. Call 613-996-4649.

Veterans Town Hall – Pension for Life

Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) will host a Veterans Town Hall, where veterans and their families will have the opportunity hear more and ask questions about about Pension for Life, and other Veterans Affairs Canada benefits and services. The event will be held at the Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront. Call 613-992-7468.

Bank of Canada Governor to deliver remarks

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz will speak at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University on the topic “Today’s labour market and the future of work.” This event will take place at the Smith School of Business, Goodes Hall, Queen’s University, 143 Union St. Call 613-782-8782.

Infrastructure announcement in Kingston, Ontario

Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.), on behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), and Bryan Paterson, Mayor of the City of Kingston, will make an infrastructure announcement. The event will be held at City Hall, 216 Ontario St. Call 613-219-0149.