Minister Champagne to deliver remarks

Infrastructure and Communities Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will deliver remarks to the Montreal East Chamber of Commerce. This event will take place at Double Tree Hilton, 1255 rue Jeanne-Mance. Call 613-697-3778.

Nature Champions Summit

Environment and Climate Change Canada hosts the Nature Champions Summit from April 24-25. The Summit will bring together major international leaders from government, business, foundations, Indigenous communities, and non-governmental organizations to accelerate global nature protection. Call 819-743-7138.

Joly to speak at the Forum économique de la relève d’affaires in Montréal about the economic importance of tourism

Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will talk about the importance of tourism to Canada’s economy at the Forum économique de la relève d’affaires, an event organized by the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec. She will also discuss Canada’s upcoming federal tourism strategy. This event will be held at … Read more

McKenna to visit Montréal to talk climate action and make an announcement related to nature conservation

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will participate in an armchair discussion with the co-chair of Canada’s Advisory Council on Climate Action, Steven Guilbeault. This event will be held at 50 Saint-Catherine St. W. Later, McKenna will hold a press conference with Quebec’s Minister of Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, Benoit Charette, and … Read more

Minister Hajdu to make an announcement

Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) will highlight how the Government of Canada is helping young Canadians get a fair chance at success in the labour market. This event will take place at Accès-Travail de Montréal, 1935 Cuvillier St. Call 819-994-5559.

NDP Leader Singh to hold press conference

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will present his plan to reconnect with Quebecers. Singh will be joined by NDP Quebec Lieutenant Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) and NDP Quebec Caucus Chair Brigitte Sansoucy (Saint Hyacinthe–Bagot, Que.). This event will take place at Salle Ronald-Asselin (204), Centre St-Pierre, 1212 rue Panet. Call 613-222-2351.

CANCELLED: Minister Lametti to make an announcement

CANCELLED: Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) will announce funding to help Canadians gain the skills to fully participate in the digital economy. This event will take place at the Grande Bibliothèque, Room R.515 (Main Floor), 475 De Maisonneuve Blvd. E. Call 613-862-3270.

Bloc Québécois to hold a press conference

Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a news conference. This event will take place at l’Université de Montréal, Local B-3240. Call 418-730-0742.

Minister Gould to deliver remarks

Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) will deliver remarks at a luncheon event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. This event will take place at the Marriott Château Champlain, 1050 De la Gauchetière St. W. Details online.

Conference: “Federalism and Canada’s Shifting Political Landscape”

The McGill Institute for the Study of Canada hosts a two-day conference on “Federalism and Canada’s Shifting Political Landscape” featuring nine panel discussions exploring how recent and forthcoming provincial elections and other ongoing political trends are likely to impact federalism, intergovernmental relations and public policy in Canada. This event will take place at the Faculty Club 3450 McTavish … Read more