Federal Public Sector Unions to Hold Joint Press Conference

Leaders of 18 unions representing hundreds of thousands of Canada’s federal public sector employees, along with presidents and CEOs, will hold a summit to discuss ways in which they can defend public services on behalf of Canadians in fragile economic times. The event will take place at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel. Call 902-471-6201.

Industry Canada announcement

Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, NB) will unveil new investments in research infrastructure for New Brunswick. The event will take place at the main entrance of the Pavilion Remi-Rossingnol at the Universite de Moncton, Moncton Campus, 60 Notre-Dame-du-Sacre-Coeur Street. Call 613-943-7599.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announcement

On behalf of Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagra Falls, ON), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) will announce Government of Canada support to the YMCA of Greater Moncton to help local youth enter the job market at the YMCA of Greater Moncton, 30 War Veterans Avenue. Call 819-994-2482.

Canadian Olympic Committee will hold a press conference

The Canadian Olympic Committee will hold a press conference with COLD-FX, who will bring six high level University of Moncton athletes to speak. The conference will discuss workshops and training activities that are needed to get athletes to the podium. More information is available online.