New Democrats will join Sheila Fynes who will tell the story of her son’s battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and her ongoing struggle with the Department of National Defence following his death. The press conference will take place at room 130-S in Centre Block. Call 613-720-6400.
Governor General David Johnston will receive the credentials of four ambassadors at Rideau Hall. Call 613-998-9166.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON) will make an important announcement about an initiative that will expand opportunities for people with disabilities and improve accessibility at the United Way Ottawa. Call 819-994-2482.
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) will hold a media availability at which he will make an important announcement at the National Press Theatre. Call 613-995-1851.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby—Oshawa, ON) and National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) will make an announcement at a news conference at the Bells Corners Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Call 613-996-7861.
Governor General David Johnston will welcome trick-or-treaters to Rideau Hall from 5 pm to 9 pm on Halloween night. Call 613-991-4422.
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day (Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC) will deliver a keynote address at the Government of Canada Security Summit 2010, being held at the Hampton Inn Ottawa. Call 613-952-5051.
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul, MB) and UBC Law Professor Benjamin Perrin will hold a news conference at the National Press Theatre to call for a national action plan to combat human trafficking. Call 613-992-7148.
Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis (Mégantic—L'Érable, QC) will speak at the annual Forum on Hydropower at the Westin Hotel. Call 613-996-2007.
Transport Minister Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, BC), Government House Leader John Baird (Ottawa West—Nepean, ON) and Minister of State (Economic Development) Denis Lebel (Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, QC) will respond to the Auditor General's report on the Economic Action Plan at the National Press Theatre. Call 613-991-0700.
