NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will hold a press conference to address the government's Employment Insurance reform. The event will be held in the Foyer of the House of Commons. Call 613-323-7974.
A delegation of more than 40 members of the Coalition des Tables de concertation de l’assurance-emploi de l’Est du Québec will meet with Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) and other MPs to raise awareness about their cause. The group will hold a press conference in the Charles Lynch Room, 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. … Read more
The Canadian Conference on Global Health will be held. The theme: Global Health in 2013: Are We Having an Impact?. The event will be held at the Westin Hotel, Ottawa. More information is available online.
Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) chief Ghislain Picard accompanied by chiefs and chiefs of police will address media during a special chiefs meeting on public security. The event will be held in the National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington. Call 418-842-5020.
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) will hold a news conference to make an announcement regarding her campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. The event will be held in the Charles Lynch Room, Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament of Canada. Call 613-371-1977.
Governor General David Johnston will present a series of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Johnston will deliver a speech on the importance of learning and innovation, and will recognize the work of outstanding and highly promising scientists and engineers who are part of Canada's … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) will hold its 2013 Annual Meeting. The meeting will provide excellent networking opportunities with industry leaders and a chance to listen to discussions on current agriculture and food related policy and trends directly from farm leaders, industry stakeholders and elected officials. A full program is available online.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and La Francophonie Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) will make an important announcement for veterans. The event will be held at the Desmarais Building, Room 12112, 55 Laurier Avenue. Call 613-992-7468.
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), joined by Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake, Man.), will make an important announcement. The event will be held at Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre (General Campus), 501 Smyth Road, Minto Pavilion (Entrance C), Second Floor, POD 3. Call 613-957-2983.
A press conference to launch the Homes for Women Campaign to prevent, reduce and end women’s homelessness in Canada supported by new polling information. Women have become Canada’s fastest growing homeless population. Homes for Women says action can reverse the trend. Executive Director Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies Kim Pate, executive vice-president Canadian Labour … Read more
