A Press Conference calling on the Federal Government and the Government of Canada to not support the re-launch of the Jeffrey mine. Heidi von Palleske, whose father and mother both died from being exposed to asbestos from the Jeffrey mine, and Kathleen Ruff, award winning human rights advocate, will present an exposé of Jeffrey mine’s … Read more
Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) will participate in the Commemoration Ceremony for Canadian Armed Forces Actions in Libya. He will be joined by Governor General David Johnston, Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, MB), National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) Chief of the Defence Staff Walter Natynczyk and … Read more
The Honourable David Onley, Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, will be delivering a keynote address at Independent Living Canada’s Community Luncheon at the Albert at Bay Suites Hotel in the Spring Summer Autumn Winter Room. Call 613-265-1854.
Independent Living Canada is hosting an early kick-off tomorrow to the annual United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities while disability leaders gather in Ottawa for their national conference. This year’s focus is on “youth with disabilities” and guests will learn the latest trends, statistics and hear personal perspectives directly from youth with disabilities. … Read more
Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser, SK) and Saskatchewan's Highways and Infrastructure Minister Jim Reiter, invite the media to attend an event to mark the completion of the Highway 1 and Lewvan Drive interchange in southwest Regina, SK. Call 613-993-0055.
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) is sponsoring an event to show support for pulmonary hypertension community during its LEND A HAND campaign on Parliament Hill. Throughout November, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada has been inviting Canadians to help raise awareness and LEND A HAND for PH by signing a hand print with … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) will host a roundtable with stakeholders to discuss elder abuse at The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street. Call 613-790-0219.
The Canadian launch of the United Nations Volunteers’ State of the World’s Volunteerism Report will be held in Room 2-2, 165 Sparks Street. Call 613-829-7445 ext. 244.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) will make an economic announcement to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada members at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau Street. Call 819-953-8371.
In recognition of the significant CF contribution of providing critical aviation support to protect civilians and civilian-populated areas in Libya, a flyby representing the Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft that deployed on OP MOBILE will take place over Parliament Hill. The aircraft will conduct their flyby – travelling west to east – at an altitude … Read more
