Canvassing with Bourassa Green candidate

Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will be canvassing with Bourassa, Que., candidate Georges Laraque at his campaign office, 3340 Fleury East. Call 438-384-3340.

Government to unveil photo exhibit at ICAO

On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), 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 unveil a new photo exhibit at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) headquarters in Montreal. The event will be held … Read more

Government to announce newest Canada Excellence Research Chair

Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) will introduce the newest Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) as part of an official welcoming ceremony at McGill University. The CERC program attracts talented and innovative researchers from around the world and helps to further Canada's growing reputation as a leader in research, higher learning … Read more

Minister Leitch will make an announcement

Status of Women Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) will announce Government of Canada support for a new project that will strengthen leadership opportunities for women in Montreal. The event will be held at the Breast Cancer Action Montreal, 1001 Lenoir, Suite B250. Call 819-953-5646.

Youth voter engagement event

In the build-up to the municipal elections that are soon to be held across Quebec, Elections Canada and the Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM) are organizing a roundtable discussion on youth voter engagement, as part of Canada's Democracy Week. The event will be held in the Auditorium of the Grande Bibliotheque, 475 De Maisonneuve Boulevard … Read more

Leader Trudeau to open Bourassa campaign office

Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will attend the official opening of the Bourassa, Que., campaign office along with Emmanuel Dubourg, the party's candidate for the upcoming by-election. The event will be held at the Emmanuel Dubourg Campaign Office, 4896 De Charleroi St. Call 613-947-5100.

Minister MacKay will hold a consultation on a Victims Bill of Rights

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will participate in a roundtable discussion on a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. The event will be held at the InterContinental Hotel, Saint Jacques Room, 360 Saint Antoine Street West. Call 613-992-4621.

Minister Poilievre will attend an infrastructure event

Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) along with provincial officials, will attend an infrastructure event. The event will be held at the Outremont rail yards. Call 613-948-1838.

Canada and Free Trade with Asia: International Business Conference

The Montreal branch of the Canadian International Council and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada are coming together for a bilingual half-day conference with high-profile speakers from across Canada on trade with Asia. This bilingual event will bring together businesspeople, academics, members of civil society and government in an informal but thoughtful environment to discuss … Read more