PS Lefebvre and MP Serré to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Liberal MP Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Paul Lefebvre (Sudbury, Ont.) will participate in a FedNor announcement to create youth employment, while supporting clean-tech, economic development and sustainable growth in the Greater Sudbury and Nickel Belt area. This … Read more

PS Virani to make an announcement

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.),  Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) will take part in an infrastructure event. This event will take place online. Call 613-941-0660.

Webinar: “The Chapters of Trans Mountain”

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosts a conversation with Ian Anderson, President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, who will discuss the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Expansion Project, reflecting on lessons learned over the past 10 years, the challenges that remain today and where Trans Mountain and other major projects are headed in the future. This event will … Read more

Minister Ng to deliver remarks

Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will attend the inaugural Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Business Reinvention Awards. This event will take place online. Call 343-551-0246.

Minister Mendicino to take part in virtual citizenship ceremony

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) will take part in a special virtual citizenship ceremony featuring special guests Jean Augustine, former Liberal cabinet minister; Caroline Xavier, Associate Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; Yasir Naqvi, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship; and Chief Myeegun Henry, among others. This event will … Read more

National Day of Action for affordable internet and wireless services

A Canadian coalition of consumer advocates, civil society and social justice groups, policy experts, activists and independent ISPs will gather virtually in a national Day of Action to demand the immediate implementation of federal measures to deliver affordable internet and wireless services in Canada. Participants include Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-Commerce Law Michael Geist; OpenMedia; ACORN … Read more

Minister Joly to make an announcement

Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce support for the Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada, the Cégep de l’Outaouais and Security Research and Innovation, In-Sec-M. She will be joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government Greg Fergus (Hull—Aylmer, Que.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public … Read more

PS Brière to make an announcement

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) Élisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Soraya Martinez Ferrada(Hochelaga, Que.) will announce financial support for France Délices, an innovative business from the Greater Montréal region. This event will take place … Read more

Minister Monsef to host two-day summit

Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) will host a two-day summit, “Canada’s Feminist Response and Recovery”, from March 8-9, to mark International Women’s Day. Speakers include ISG Senator Chantal Petitclerc, and former Liberal cabinet ministers Jean Augustine and Monique Bégin, among others. This event will take place online.

Webinar: “Canadian Black Representation in Global Diplomacy”

Global Affairs Canada, CIBC and Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow Today host a webinar on “Canadian Black Representation in Global Diplomacy: Lessons from the Field.” Speakers include Lorraine Anderson, Chief of Staff to the Ambassador of Women, Peace and Security Global Affairs Canada; Kevin Lunianga, Senior Operations Officer, Global Affairs Canada, Edmond Wega, Director General, International Assistance, Global Affairs Canada; and Tarik Khan, General West and Central Africa, Global … Read more