Parliamentary Secretary Koutrakis to visit Evah Corp.’s facilities

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.) will participate in a tour of Evah Corp., a biotechnology business in the animal health sector. She will announce a CED contribution for the business. Details are available online. Contact media@dec-ced.gc.ca

Martinez Ferrada to visit Laval

Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Que.) meet with the Tourisme Laval team and will then visit the Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier and the Cosmodôme. Contact marie-justine.torresames@ised-isde.gc.ca.

Ministers Champagne, Duclos and Holland to make an announcement

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.), Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), and Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) along with two Quebec provincial ministers and Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer will mark a major milestone for Moderna’s new state-of-the-art mRNA vaccine production facility. Contact audrey.champoux@ised-isde.gc.ca.

PS Koutrakis to make an announcement

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Annie Koutrakis (Vimy, Que.) will announce support for the growth of life sciences business RNA Technologies & Therapeutics. This event will take place at RNA, 500 Boul. Cartier O. Call 613-327-5918.

Minister Hussen to make an announcement

Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) and France-Élaine Duranceau, Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Housing, will be making a housing announcement. This event will take place at 3650 Évariste-Leblanc St. Contact shiraz.keushgerian@infc.gc.ca.

Minister St-Onge to make an announcement

Minister for Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Pascale St-Onge (Brome-Missisquoi, Que.) will meet with various stakeholders in the life sciences sector, in particular biopharmaceuticals. Among other things, she will visit the Quebec Biotechnology Innovation Centre and announce financial support. This event will take place at 500 Boul. Cartier O., Suite 101. Contact ariane.joazard-belizaire@pch.gc.ca.

Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will announce the launch of a new national program to support biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation. This event will take place at Bois de l’Équerre, 49, Rang de l’Équerre. Call 1-855-862-1812.

Guilbeault to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement

Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) and Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay-Lacolle, Que.), on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.), will make an announcement to support electric vehicle infrastructure. This event will be held at 2150 Laurentian Autoroute. Call 613-447-3488.

MP Robillard to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Yves Robillard (Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Que.) will announce Government of Canada financial support to boost the growth of Laval business GA International. This event will take place at 3208 Jacques-Bureau Ave. Contact alexander.cohen2@canada.ca.