Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will take part in an interactive discussion on the Canadian flag with young people from École secondaire Louis-Joseph Papineau. Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will join the conversation virtually, live from Houston, Texas. This event will take place at the Montreal Science Centre, 2 de la Commune St. W. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.) will announce financial support for three Montréal businesses: E-180, Rheolution and SmartHalo. This event will take place at E-180, Suite 805, 5605 Avenue de Gaspé. Call 514-283-7443.
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) will announce funding for Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui and Théâtre Tortue Berlue. This event will take place at Centre Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, 3900 St-Denis St. Call 819-997-7788.
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will deliver remarks on “Canada’s Foreign Policy” at a luncheon presentation hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place at the Bonaventure Montréal, 900 de la Gauchetière W. Details online.
McGill University hosts a panel discussion on “The Future of Climate Change Policy and Politics in Canada” featuring Chantal Hébert, political columnist with the Toronto Star; Sébastien Jodoin, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, McGill University; and Christopher Ragan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, McGill University. This event will take place on the 6th Floor, 680 Sherbrooke St. W. Details online.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will visit Vêtements Peerless Inc., and meet with employees to discuss the benefits of the new NAFTA for workers and the economy at 8888, Boulevard Pie-IX. Then at 10:30 a.m. (local time), Trudeau will meet with business and community leaders at the Maison d’Haïti, 3245, Avenue Émile-Journault. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
The Montreal Council on Foreign Relations hosts British High Commissioner to Canada, Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, who will speak on “Brexit: what’s next for the UK?” This event will take place at Le Westin Montréal, 270 Saint-Antoine St. W. Details online.
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference following the BQ pre-session caucus meeting. This event will take place in Hall de la salle Mont-Royal, Hôtel de l’ITHQ, 3535 rue Saint-Denis. Call 613-402-3538.
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) will hold consultations on medical assistance in dying. Call 613-992-6568.
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) will launch consultations for Budget 2020 at a town hall discussion. This event will take place at Room 5.200, Decelles Building, HEC Montréal, 5255 Ave. Decelles. Call 613-762-9446.
