Minister Lebel to hold media availability at Chinese-Canadian reception

Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) along with Howard Eng, president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, will meet with the Chinese-Canadian community. Lebel will share highlights from his recent visit to China to promote trade and closer cooperation in the aviation and transportation sectors and consult in advance of the government's 2013 budget. … Read more

Minister Kenney to unveil new program to attract skilled tradespeople

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) will be available to the media to outline a new immigration program aimed at responding to labour market needs in Canada. The event will be held at Cyclone MFG Inc., Century Plant, 6811 Century Ave. Call 613-954-1064. 

Minister Wong to make health research announcement

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.) to announce support for new research on healthy and active aging. The event will be held at the University of Toronto Mississauga, Communication, Culture & Technology Building, Room 4034 (Human Communication Lab conference room), 3359 Mississauga Road North. Call 613-941-4563.

Minister Kenny to outline next steps in combatting marriage fraud

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Atla.) will hold a press conference with Canadians Against Immigration Fraud to announce next steps in addressing marriage fraud. The event will be held at Four Points by Sheraton, Georgian Room, Toronto Airport, 6257 Airport Road. Call 613-960-7526.

Government to announce support for Southern Ontario’s Medical Technology Industry

On behalf of Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear (Cambridge Ont.), Conservative MP Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre, Ont.) will make an announcement supporting southern Ontario's medical technology industry. The event will be held at Baylis Medical, 2645 Matheson Blvd. East. Call 613-960-7728.

Minister Toews to make announcement related to cyber security awareness

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) will launch Cyber Security Awareness Month. Toews will be joined by Michael Kaiser, executive director of the U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance and Michael Eisen, chief legal officer for Microsoft Canada. The event will be held at Microsoft Canada Head Office, 1950 Meadowvale Blvd. Call 613-991-2865. 

Minority Groups United will be hosting a reception and panel discussion

Minority Groups United will be hosting a reception and panel discussion on civilization and religious freedom. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness on the issues related to religious freedom, and to work towards a positive and civilized approach to establishing and facing violations of religious freedom. The event will be held at … Read more