Anandasangaree to announce funding to prevent gun and gang violence

Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.), along with Liberal MP Jake Sawatzky (New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville, B.C.), will highlight funding to support efforts in preventing gun and gang violence in New Westminster. Details are available online.

An evening with Minister Alty

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty (Northwest Territories) will join Liberal MP Jake Sawatzky (New Westminster–Burnaby–Maillardville, B.C.) for an evening event hosted by the New Westminster–Burnaby–Maillardville Federal Liberal Association. The event will take place at a location to be confirmed in New Westminster. Register online.

Infrastructure Announcement in British Columbia

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs Anne Kang will make an infrastructure funding announcement at Grimston Park, 1900 7th Ave. Call 343-574-8116.

MP Bains to make an announcement

On behalf of Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.), Liberal MP Parm Bains (Steveston – Richmond East, B.C.) will announce federal support for organizations on the front lines of the fight against gun crime and gang violence in the City of New Westminster. This event will take place at the Army & Navy Department … Read more

Liberal MP Bains to Make a 2 Billion Trees Funding Announcement

Liberal MP Parm Bains (Steveston-Richmond East, B.C.), on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.); Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster; and Nicole Hurtubise, Chief Executive Officer of Tree Canada, will make a 2 Billion Trees announcement at Hume Park, 660 E. Columbia St. Call 613-323-7892.

Minister Wilkinson to make an announcement

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) will plant trees for the 2 Billion Trees initiative and launch the program’s tree-planting season. This event will take place at the Queen’s Park picnic shelter. Call 613-323-7892.

Minister Boissonneault to make an announcement

On behalf of International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will announce support the post-COVID recovery of tourism facilities in British Columbia. This event will take place at Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Contact haley.hodgson@international.gc.ca.

Governor General to visit British Columbia

Starting a three-day visit to British Columbia, Governor General Julie Payette will meet with Jonathan Coté, Mayor of New Westminster, at City Hall, 511 Royal Ave. At 12:25 p.m. (local time), she will take part in a discussion about the New Westminster Schools Lunch Program at École Qayqayt Elementary, 85 Merivale St. Then at 1:45 p.m., Her Excellency will deliver an … Read more

Minister Sajjan to announce first contract awards under the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program

National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will make an announcement about the contract awards under the IDEaS Program first call for proposals. Joining  Sajjan for the announcement will be Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett representing the Commander of Military Personnel Command, Lieutenant-General Charles Lamarre. The event will be held at the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre … Read more