The Canadian Council for the Americas hosts a breakfast presentation, “The Economic Vision and Programs of the Piñera Government” featuring José Ramón Valente, Chile’s Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism. This event will take place at Deloitte Montreal, 1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal. Details online.
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce financial support for mmode, the Metropolitan Fashion Cluster. This event will take place at Groupe Lamour, Room 200, 55 De Louvain St. W. Call 514-283-7443.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will be holding a press conference with local environmental groups, including Technoparcoiseaux, Green Coalition, Sierra Club, Sauvons la falaise!, les amis du parc Meadowbrook, and Sauvons l’Anse a l’Orme. The event will be held at Marie-Curie & Rue Alexandre-Fleming. Call 613-562-4916 x 206.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), accompanied by Georges Laraque, former NHLer, Daniel Green, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, and members of the Quebec wing of the Green Party of Canada, will participate in the annual Montreal Pride Parade. A press conference will be held at the Sheraton Centre prior to the parade. Call 613-562-4916 x … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada is hosting a brunch reception fundraiser with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Queer Eye TV star Antoni Porowski to celebrate Montreal Pride week. The event will be held at Hôtel Nelligan, 106 Saint-Paul St. W.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) will announce a large investment in research. Dr. Guy Breton, rector of the Université de Montréal, researchers and patients will also be available to speak to the media. The event will be held at Agora Morris-et-Rosalind-Goodman, Pavillon Jean-Coutu, Université de Montréal. Call 613-941-4563.
Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) will announce funding for the arts, culture and heritage sector. He will also meet with arts professionals from Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, l’Agora de la danse, Tangente, the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal and the Quartier des spectacles and the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal. The event … Read more
Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.), on behalf of Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.), will make a funding announcement regarding women’s participation in the trucking industry. The event will be held at 1100 Crémazie Blvd. E. Call 613-314-1225.
Governor General Julie Payette will attend the funeral of Paul Gérin-Lajoie. The service will take place at the Marie Queen of the World Cathedral of Montréal. Call 613-998-0287.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.), on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.), will take part in the official launch of celebrations for Montréal’s Italian Week at the McCord Museum. The event will be held at 690 Sherbrooke W. Rd. Call 819-997-7788.
