Canada's Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent will host a town hall session in Ottawa for veterans, RCMP members, military members, families and other interested parties. These meetings are opportunities for the veterans ombudsman to meet with veterans, talk about what the office is doing on their behalf and answer questions about the office and issues of … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston invite the public to Rideau Hall's Garden Gathering, a weekend filled with free activities and vibrant flora, on June 15 and 16, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This weekend only, gardening enthusiasts will be able to explore the hidden facets of Rideau Hall, originally built … Read more
Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) will deliver opening remarks at an internal trade symposium hosted by the Internal Trade Secretariat in collaboration with Canada's Public Policy Forum. The symposium brings together federal, provincial and territorial stakeholders as well as business leaders and academics from across Canada to discuss internal trade and the elimination of … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will deliver a keynote address at the Orleans Chamber of Commerce's Annual General Meeting. The event will be held at the Pine View Municipal Golf Course, 1471 Blair Road. Call 613-943-6183.
The Foreign Service Officers is announcing more pickets in its 11th week of job action as well as the withdrawal of more foreign service officers in several international locations as part of their escalated efforts to obtain equal pay from the Government of Canada in contract negotiations. The main issue is the Professional Association of … Read more
NDP MP John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ont.) will introduce a private members' bill to amend the Criminal Code and get tough on those who assault public transit workers. Rafferty will speak to the media about the legislation – which he hopes will deter these violent attacks. The event will be held in room 130-S, … Read more
The release of VIA Rail Canada’s 2012 annual filing reveals the train service cuts of last year were wrong to the core and the publicly-owned railway is in much worse shape than its government-appointed board and executives are willing to admit. Independent MP Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May … Read more
NDP transport, infrastructure and communities critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, Ont.) and deputy critic Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.) will address the government's decision to decrease the mandatory number of flight attendants aboard Canadian planes. Chow will be joined by CUPE Airline Division president Michel Cournoyer to propose solutions to make sure passenger safety is not being compromised. … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), international development critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), and national revenue critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) will comment on the upcoming G8 meetings and multilateral efforts to tackle tax havens. The event will be held in the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street. Call 613-852-6186.
Liberal status of women critic Judy Sgro (York West, Ont.) and Liberal Alberta Senator Grant Mitchell will hold a press conference to discuss outreach with individuals affected by harassment in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The event will be held in room 130-S Centre Block, House of Commons. Call 613-947-5100.
