Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Transfer of Authority Ceremony

A live stream will be held for the Transfer of Authority Ceremony between outgoing Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier and incoming Vice Chief of the Defence Staff Lieutenant-General Mike Rouleau on the Canadian Armed Forces Facebook page. During the ceremony, speeches will be made by the Deputy Minister of National Defence, the … Read more

Infrastructure Announcement in Timmins

Liberal MP Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.), on behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Dave Smith, Ontario MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha, and George Pirie, Mayor of the City of Timmins, will make a virtual funding announcement for public transit infrastructure in Timmins. Call 613-697-3778.

Infrastructure Canada announcement in Markstay-Warren, Ont.

Liberal MP Marc G. Serré (Nickel Belt, Ont.), on behalf of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.), John Yakabuski, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Stephen Salonin, Mayor of the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, will make a virtual funding announcement for infrastructure in Northern, Central and Eastern Ontario. Details online. Call 613-295-8123.

Senate committee to release interim recommendations on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The Senate Committee on National Finance will release its interim report on the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. Since its study began in May 2020, the committee has been holding virtual meetings with cabinet ministers, government officials, stakeholders representing the finance and banking sectors, and vulnerable groups of Canadians. The committee will … Read more

Governor General to address students of Shad Canada

Governor General Julie Payette will engage in a question-and-answer session with high school students enrolled in Shad Canada’s newly designed online summer STEAM enrichment program. This event will take place online. Call 343-548-1857.

Minister Ng to make an announcement

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) will make an infrastructure funding announcement for public transit. This event will take place online. Call 613-949-1759.

PS Bendayan to take part in webinar

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.) will take part in a webinar on “Catalysing Collaborations: Exploring the future based on lessons learned.” She will be joined by Tatiana Ruiz, Neuroscience PhD Candidate at McGill University; and Alexandre Magdzinski, Vice President of the Quebec Nurses’ Association and lecturer on Nursing Innovation and … Read more

Webinar: “The Future of Air Travel”

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce hosts a webinar on “The Future of Air Travel” exploring the future of business travel, managing travel restrictions, recovery plans, and the outlook for Edmonton, Western Canada, and tourism. Speakers include Ferio Pugliese, Senior Vice President, Air Canada Express and Government Relations; and Tom Ruth, President of Edmonton International Airport. This event will … Read more