The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (Quebec Chapter) hosts a new series of conferences on the NAFTA treaty and cross border trade. As the U.S. president-elect prepares his transition to the White House in January, NAFTA and related cross border issues will be major issues of his upcoming administration. AmCham has assembled a panel … Read more
International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will deliver a keynote speech to the Montréal Council on Foreign Relations to highlight Canada’s progressive trade agenda. A media availability will follow the address. The event will be held at the Marriott Château Champlain, 1050 De La Gauchetière St. W. Call 343-203-7700.
The McGill Institute for the Study of Canada presents the Mallory Lecture wtih Dr. Philippe Lagassé who will speak on “Maple Leviathan: Executive Power and Autonomy in the Canadian Constitution.” Lagassé will explore the constitutional foundation of the executive power and autonomy in Canada and what it means for the relationship between Parliament and the government. … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will attend the 150Alliance Regional Roadshow. She will make an announcement regarding the 150th anniversary of Confederation, as well as the 375th anniversary of Montréal. This event will take place at Glass Court, Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke St. W. Call 819-997-7788.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will attend the official opening of Les Habitations Rêvanous. She will be joined by Marie Montpetit, Quebec MLA; Emilie Thuillier, representative of the City of Montréal; Monique Bastien, vice-president of the Commission du logement social de la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal; Yves Marcotte, president of the Rêvanous organization, and others. … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Soeurs, Que.), will announce funding for Equitas, the International Centre for Human Rights Education. This event will take place at Equitas, 666 Sherbrooke St. W., Suite 1100. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) and Sylvie Vachon, President and CEO of the Montréal Port Authority, will take part in an infrastructure announcement. This event will take place at the Terminal located on Port Road, at the corner of Viau Street. Call 613-219-0149.
Liberal MP Marc Miller (Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs, Que.) will take part in the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of Outremont Theatre and Emmanuel Briffa. The event will be held at the Outremont Theatre, 1248 Bernard St. W. Call 450-447-4898 x 178.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will host an event with representatives from a variety of cultural sectors as part of the consultations on Canadian Content in a Digital World. This event will take place at Place des Arts, Maison Symphonique de Montréal (Foyer Allegro), 1600 Saint-Urbain St. Call 819-997-7788.
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) will speak at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2016 and announce steps by the Government of Canada in assisting Canadians in making healthy food choices, and outline her vision for a healthy Canada. This event will take place at Room 517A, Palais des congrès de Montréal, 201 Viger Ave. W. Call 613-957-0200.
