The Montreal Board of Trade hosts a breakfast event featuring Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) who will speak on “2016 Budget: Ensuring the Growth of the Middle Class.” This event will take place at the Delta Montréal, 475 President-Kennedy Ave. Call 514-871-4001.
National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will meet with soldiers and civilian personnel of 2 Canadian Division and Joint Task Force (East) during a visit to the Montreal Garrison. This event will take place at the Montreal Garrison, 6560 Hochelaga St. Call 613-996-3100.
The Montreal Board of Trade hosts a strategic forum on transportation. Participants will get an update on upcoming major transportation projects in the city; discuss issues related to the transportation of goods by sea, rail, air, or road; understand how strategically important traffic flow is for the city and determine what measures we should focus … Read more
The Montreal Board of Trade hosts a luncheon presentation by Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) who will speak on “Investing in Canada: Laying the Foundation for Our Future.” This event will take place at Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle. Call 514-871-4001.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) will be available to the media following a roundtable with key partners of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy. The roundtable will focus on ways to strengthen the Urban Aboriginal Strategy by working with Indigenous partners to renew the program. This event will take place at Hôtel Delta … Read more
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) and Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will both deliver remarks at Rendez-vous Canada, the annual international tourism trade show taking place this year in Montréal. The event will be held at Palais des congrès de Montréal, Ballroom 710, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle.
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will attend the meeting of the Montréal Cultural Metropolis Steering Committee and the launch of the publication At a Glance 2015. This event will take place at the Hall of Honour, Montréal City Hall, 275 Notre-Dame St. E. Call 819-997-7788.
On behalf of Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) will make a funding announcement, after which he will tour lab facilities. This event will take place at Life Sciences Complex, Bellini Building, 3649 prom. Sir William Osler, McGill University. Call 343-291-2858.
The C.D. Howe Institute hosts a roundtable luncheon with National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) This event will take place at Le Club Universitaire de Montréal, 2047 rue Mansfield. Call 416-865-1904.
As part of a series of events marking National Volunteer Week, Governor General David Johnston will participate in a presentation for grade 10 students on the importance of volunteering, hosted by Live for the Cause. This event will take place at Macdonald High School, 17 Maple Ave. Call 514-867-2278. Then at 12:50 pm, Johnston will take part … Read more
