Event Location: Montreal, QC

Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), on behalf of Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.), will highlight funding for a groundbreaking clean technology company that is helping to advance the region’s economic and environmental prosperity. This event will be held at Lithion Recycling, 9120 Boulevard du Golf. Contact laurie.bouchard@ised-isde.gc.ca.

As spring break approaches, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Aéroports de Montréal invite media representatives to an information session on measures to improve international and cross-border travel. Information and advice will be offered to facilitate the return of travelers from their vacation abroad as well as a demonstration of the time-saving Advance CBSA … Read more

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will participate in the inauguration of Pavilion D. Its construction was supported through the Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund. This event will take place at École de technologie supérieure, Pavilion D, 1219 William St. Contact laurie.bouchard@ised-isde.gc.ca.

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.), Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) will make a funding announcement. This event will take place at the Place Turcot Containerboard Mill, 5845 Place Turcot. Call 613-323-7892.

On behalf of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.) will announce support for crisis hotlines in Quebec. This event will take place at the Centre communautaire intergénérationnel, 999 ave. McEachran. Call 873-353-0985.

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will deliver remarks at a luncheon event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. He will be joined by Thierry Breton, commissioner for Internal Market, European Commission. This event will take place at the Marriott Château Champlain, 1050 De la Gauchetière St. W. Details online.

Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair will take part in a conference, “The Politicization of Québec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms,” hosted by Concordia University. This event will take place in Room 2.260, 1515 St. Catherine W.  Details online.

McGill University hosts a panel discussion on “Power, Policy and Queerness,” highlighting diverse perspectives of people and groups working on policy issues affecting 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada, reflecting on how changes in the policy landscape have impacted their work, and sharing recommendations for the way forward in Canada. Participants include Curt Wackett, programs and policy research officer, Rainbow Railroad; Jaime Sadgrove, manager … Read more

McGill University hosts a lecture on “Language, Inclusion, Immigration and Unity: A personal perspective on the future of the Parti libéral du Québec” featuring David Birnbaum, recently retired Liberal MNA. Following the Parti libéral du Québec’s worst electoral results in its history last October, Birnbaum will discuss how this political movement should redefine its future, re-establish its roots and … Read more

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will deliver remarks on international development as part of a luncheon event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Details online.