Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) will announce developments in support of Black entrepreneurs alongside representatives of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. This event will take place at Carleton University, Nicol Building, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Contact 343-575-5436.
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association will hold a press conference to launch strategy detailing recommendations to overcome systemic barriers to allow the industry to double housing starts and build 5.8 million homes in the next decade. CEO Kevin Lee will explain the current barriers to moving to more factory-built solutions and discuss what the federal government can do … Read more
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will meet with Black community leaders as part of pre-budget consultations to discuss support for businesses and entrepreneurs. Contact Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) will hold a media availability on his private member’s bill to lower grocery prices for Canadians as it will go for a vote after question period. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-298-2166.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will hold a press conference. Call 613-943-0117.
Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) will host the official Government of Canada celebration for Black History Month 2024. Call 819-360-0693.
Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus (Hull—Aylmer, Que.) celebrates the publication of Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon: The Autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy. Former Canadian poet laurate George Elliott Clarke, who worked with McCurdy and helped to finish his memoir, will deliver remarks. ISG Senator Mary Coyle will be master of ceremonies. This event will … Read more
NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) will speak on her motion to create a National Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform, which would give Canadians a chance to have their opinions and voices heard in Canada’s election process. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-298-2166.
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.), joined by Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) and Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.), will provide an update on the government’s economic plan in Room 325, 180 Wellington St.. Contact Katherine.Cuplinskas@fin.gc.ca.
NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.), joined by members of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, will discuss his private member’s bill on prohibiting advertising from big oil that misleads the public about the health and environmental threats posed by fossil fuels. This event will be held in Room 135-B, West Block. Call 613-298-2166.
