Launch of the CED Fast Forward Challenge targeting innovative Quebec start-ups

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) invites innovative Quebec start-ups to take part in the CED Fast Forward Challenge. The announcement of this initiative will be made on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.). This event will be held at Kin Coworking, 397A Sainte-Catherine St. W. Call 514-283-7443.

F-T-P Transportation ministers to hold meeting

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), and co-chair of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety Lori Carr, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, will host a joint media availability following a meeting of the federal-provincial-territorial ministers of transportation and highway safety. This event will take place at the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel, 1050 Sherbrooke … Read more

Hajdu to meet with the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) will hold a press conference following a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, discussing how the Government of Canada can help employers in Montreal continue to grow their businesses and the economy. This event will be held at Centre CDP Capital, 393 St. … Read more

Panel discussion on the future of women’s entrepreneurship and the full economic participation of women

Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) and Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will participate in a panel discussion on the future of women’s entrepreneurship and the full economic participation of women. They will be joined by Sévrine Labelle, CEO of Femmessor, and Déborah Cherenfant, founder of Mots d’Elles. This … Read more

Minister Garneau to make an announcement

On behalf of Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.), Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will make an announcement regarding gender equality. This event will take place at the Saint-Raymond Community Centre, 2nd Floor, 5600 Upper Lachine Rd. Call 343-549-8825.

Garneau to announce new rules for drones

Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will make an important announcement about new rules for remotely piloted aircraft systems, commonly known as drones. The event will be held at the École de Technologie Supérieure, 1220 Notre-Dame St. W. Call 613-991-0700.

NDP end of caucus session report

NDP Quebec Lieutenant Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.), accompanied by some of his colleagues from the NDP Quebec caucus, will hold a press conference to report on the last parliamentary session in Ottawa. The hypocrisy of the Trudeau government, which says one thing and does the opposite, whether it is in terms of protecting the environment … Read more

Minister Duclos to discuss the Fall Economic Statement

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) will discuss the government’s Fall Economic Statement. This event will take place at Chantier de l’économie sociale, 1431 rue Fullum. Call 819-994-5559.

Yves-François Blanchet to launch BQ leadership campaign

Yves-François Blanchet will officially launch his campaign for the leadership of the Bloc Québécois. MPs, artists and supporters will be in attendance. This event will take place at Cabaret du Lion d’Or, 1676 Ontario St. E. Call 514-601-9856.