Liberal leader Trudeau to visit Montreal

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will attend an event on the economy alongside former prime minister Paul Martin, and Liberal candidates. A media availability will follow. This event will take place at PyroGenesis Canada Inc., 5655 Philippe Turcot St. Call 613-627-2384.

NDP leader Mulcair to visit Montreal

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will visit the campaign office of candidate Jim Hugues (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.). This event will take place at 5828 Sherbrooke O. Call 613-323-7974.

Two leaders to attend Montreal Pride Parade

Two federal party leaders are confirmed to participate in Montreal’s Pride parade. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Green party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) have confirmed their attendance. This event will start at the corner of Guy Street and René-Lévesque Boulevard.

Luncheon with Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre

The C. D. Howe Institute hosts a luncheon presentation with Montreal mayor Denis Coderre. Prior to becoming mayor in 2013, Coderre served as the Liberal MP for the riding of Bourassa, Que. This event will take place at 2047 Mansfield St. Call 416-865-1904.

Trudeau to discuss his plan for open and transparent government

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will hold a media availability at his campaign office in Papineau to discuss his plan for open and transparent government. The event will be held at his Papineau Liberal campaign office, 7101 Parc Avenue (South of Jean-Talon). Call 613-627-2384.

Support to increase employment opportunities

Labour Minister Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) will announce Government of Canada support to increase employment opportunities for local people with disabilities. The event will be held at the Maritime Employers Association, Training Facility, 4840 Molson St. Call 819-953-5646.

Deepan Budlakoti to host press conference

Deepan Budlakoti and his legal counsel, Scott Macdonald, will be in Montreal to ask the Immigration and Refugee Board to cancel its threat to deport Budlakoti to India. Born in Canada, Budlakoti received a deportation order to his parents’ country of birth, where he never lived and does not have citizenship. Budlakoti spent four months in detention immigration and was released in … Read more

Mulcair will be in Montreal

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will deliver an address to the 36th Annual General Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations. The event will be held at Bonaventure Hotel – Montreal ballroom, 900 Gauchetière Street West. Call 613-323-7974.

Trudeau to give address to Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will deliver a keynote address entitled, “Real Change: Restoring fairness to Canada’s relationship with Aboriginal Peoples,” at the Assembly of First Nations 36th Annual General Assembly in Montreal. The event will be held at Hotel Bonaventure, 900 de la Gauchetière West. Call 613-947-5100.