NDP leader Mulcair to hold a press conference

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will discuss the priorities of an NDP government with regard to social housing. He will be joined by a representative of the Fédération des Coopératives d’Habitation intermunicipale du Montréal Métropolitain and NDP MPs Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga, Que.), Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard, Que.) and Hélène Leblanc (LaSalle—Émard, Que.). This event will take … Read more

Minister Lebel marks new bridge construction

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.) and other guests will attend an event to mark the beginning of construction of the new Champlain Bridge. This event will take place at the Construction site of the new Champlain Bridge. … Read more

NDP leader Mulcair to speak to Montreal Board of Trade

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will outline the NDP’s economic vision during a speech at the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. This event will take place at Hôtel Bonaventure, Ballroom, 900 de la Gauchetière West. Call 613-323-7974.

Science, Technology and Public Policy

The Institute for Research on Public Policy and the Canadian Academy of Engineering host a luncheon on science, technology and public policy. The event will bring together academic scientists and engineers, business leaders, senior public servants and other stakeholders for a discussion on how governments can best usescientific knowledge and technological expertise to inform the development of legislation, policy and … Read more

Lt.-Gen. Whitecross visits Montreal garrison

Media are invited to meet with Lt.-Gen. Christine Whitecross, commander, Canadian Armed Forces Strategic Response Team on Sexual Misconduct. Whitecross will meet with non-commissioned members and officers in the morning to explain the stages of her action plan. This event will take place at the Montréal Garrison. Call 613-996-2353.

Minister MacKay to make an announcement

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will highlight measures to keep Canada’s streets and communities safe. This event will take place at the Customs Building, Salle de comptoirs, 400 Place d’Youville. Call 613-992-4621.

Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor to take part at the Conference of Montréal

Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins will participate in a round table discussion at the 21st Conference of Montréal, organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas. The topic of discussion is “Fragmentation Risk in Financial Services: A Retreat from Globalization?” This event will take place at Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal, Salle Bonaventure, 900 de la … Read more

Brian Mulroney to address Canadian Bar Association’s Quebec Branch

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney, senior partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, will deliver a keynote address on “Quebec’s place in Canada, and Canada’s place on the world stage in the 21st century, as we approach 150 years of Confederation” during the annual President’s Dinner hosted by the Canadian Bar Association’s Quebec Branch. Other guests of … Read more

Minister Paradis to deliver speech at C2 Montréal

International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.) will deliver remarks at C2 Montréal. C2 Montréal is a three-day event where world-renowned speakers and international business representatives come together in a collaborative environment that stimulates visionary thinking and creative solutions to commercial problems. The event will be held at Arsenal, 2020 William … Read more