Governor General to visit New Brunswick

Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit Moncton, N.B. Upon arrival, Governor General will present the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award to 31 young people from across Canada. This event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1005 Main St. At 2 p.m. (local time), His Excellency will present honours to more than 50 Canadians … Read more

PS Petitpas-Taylor to attend Royal Canadian Mint’s presentation of silver coin

The Royal Canadian Mint will officially present a silver collector coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Dieppe to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 6. Participants include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.), Kirk MacRae, member of the Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors, and Al Johnston, past president, Branch 6 … Read more

PS Petitpas Taylor to take part in festival opening

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) will take part in the official opening of the Frye Festival in Moncton. This event will take place at Moncton City Hall, 655 Main St. Call 819-997-7788.

PS Petitpas Taylor to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and New Brunswick MLA Monique LeBlanc wil take part in an announcement for Venn Innovation Inc. This event will take place at Venn Centre, 735 Main St., Suite 201. Call 506-452-3310.

Minister Hussen to make an announcement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) and New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant will provide an update on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot launched in January 2017. This event will take place at Moncton City Hall (Lobby), 655 Main St. Call 613-952-1650.

Minister LeBlanc to make an announcement

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) will make an infrastructure announcement. He will be joined by Brian Gallant, Premier of New Brunswick. This event will take place at the Moncton Press Club, 160 Assomption Blvd. Call 613-219-0149.

Taxpayers’ Ombudsman outreach tour in Atlantic Canada

The Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, Sherra Profit, brings her national outreach tour to the Atlantic Region this week. She will be in Moncton, N.B. from Nov. 21-22. This tour is an opportunity to raise awareness about her role and how she can help resolve taxpayers’ and benefit recipients’ service-related issues with the Canada Revenue Agency. Call 613-946-2974.

Minister Qualtrough leads accessibility consultations

Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) is leading public consultations with Canadians on planned accessibility legislation. This event will take place in the Auditorium, Moncton Lion’s Community Centre, 473 St. George St. Details online.