Government of Canada to provide update on Public Lands for Homes Plan

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.), on behalf of Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), will announce a milestone in the government’s efforts to address the national housing crisis and build more homes, faster. Contact Marie-France.proulx@psgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Government of Canada to announce funding for Francophone organizations

Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) and Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.) will announce funding to support projects delivered by the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française and the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française. Contact mathis.denis@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Anand and Leblanc to meet with provincial and territorial ministers of the Committee on Internal Trade

Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) and Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) will meet with federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers of the Committee on Internal Trade to continue working with governments to decrease the costs of goods and services for Canadians and allow the freer movement of labour in this country. This … Read more

Government of Canada to support Francophone entrepreneurial ecosystem in Eastern Ontario

Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.), on behalf of Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.), will make an announcement in support of Francophone entrepreneurs in Eastern Ontario.This event will be held at the Conseil Économique & Social d’Ottawa-Carleton (CÉSOC), 2283 St. Laurent Blvd. Contact Edward.Hutchinson@feddevontario.gc.ca.

Minister Sudds to make an announcement

On behalf of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.) will announce support for skilled trades workers. This event will take place at the Carpenters’ Union Local 2041, 8560 Campeau Dr. Contact mathis.denis@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

Federation of Medical Women of Canada 100th Anniversary 2024 Conference

CSG Senator Dr. Rebecca Patterson and Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Joss Reimer are among the presenters at the Federation of Medical Women of Canada’s 100th Anniversary 2024 Educational Conference and Annual General Meeting, taking place from Sept. 27-28. The theme is “Catalysts for Change: Celebrating 100 Years of Medical Women in Canada.” Event co-chair and former Liberal health minister … Read more

Bloc Québécois to hold a press conference

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) will hold a press conference following his meeting earlier that day with China’s ambassador to Canada. This event will take place in the House of Commons foyer, second floor, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-402-0443.

Canadian Future Party to hold press conference

Interim leader of the Canadian Future Party Dominic Cardy, and Tara McPhail, interim national council president, will deliver remarks and hold a media availability. This event will take place at the National Press Theatre, Room 325, 180 Wellington St. Contact media@ourcanadianfuture.com.

Aluminium industry leaders to hold a press conference

Leaders from the Canadian steel and the aluminium industry will hold a joint press conference to discuss the threat of excess capacity from China flooding the Canadian market and the need for urgent government action. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 416-575-5366.