The Government of Canada announces funding to support innovation in the agri-food sector

Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), will make an important federal funding announcement for project supporting an emerging food and feed sector in Canada. The event will be held at the Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel, 9745, rue de Belle-Rivière. Call 613-773-7972.

Minister Bains to deliver remarks

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will deliver brief remarks. This event will take place at Bell Helicopter, 12800 De l’Avenir St. Call 343-291-2500.

MP Lapointe to make an announcement

On behalf of Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.), Liberal MP Linda Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, Que.) will announce an investment in a Canadian innovation. This event will take place at L-3 MAS,10000 Helen-Bristol St. Call 819-997-5421.

Minister Lebel to make an announcement

On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.), Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) will make an announcement regarding the Canadian Coast Guard’s Fleet Renewal Program. This event will take place at 12 800, rue de l’avenir. … Read more

Trudeau in the Laurentides

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal candidate in Mirabel, Karl Trudel, will participate in a roundtable on local issues. The event will be held at Intermiel, 10291 rang de La Fresnière. Call 613-947-5100.

Mulcair to hold a press conference

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will be taking part in a press conference with the Mayor of Mirabel, Jean Bouchard, and NDP MP Mylène Freeman (Argenteuil-Papineau-Mirabel, Que.) concerning the Mirabel Air Terminal. The event will take place at Mirabel City Hall, 14 111 Saint-Jean St. Call 514-238-8240.

Thomas Mulcair and MP Mylène Freeman to meet with constituents

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will join NDP MP Mylène Freeman (Argenteuil-Papineau-Mirabel, Que.) in Freeman’s riding to meet with constituents. Their tour will include a trip to the Lacroix Packaging factory in St-Placide, along with a stop at Nicolas Villeneuve’s farm in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac. To round out the day, Mulcair and Freeman will meet with local media. Call 613-323-7974.

Ministers Shea and Lebel to make an announcement

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) will make an announcement regarding the Canadian Coast Guard’s Fleet Renewal Program. The event will take place at 12 800 Rue de l’avenir. Call 613-992-3474.