The Canadian Taxpayers Federation will hold its 21st annual Gas Tax Honesty Day. CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick will deliver remarks and release a report with updated calculations on gas taxes, including the impact of carbon taxes.This event will take place at the corner of Wellington and Metcalfe Streets. Call 613-295-8409.
Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) will announce how the Government of Canada is helping seniors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two-spirit. This event will take place at Saint Paul University, Café Urban (Guigues Hall), 233 Main St. Call 873-396-0732.
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins will hold a press conference regarding the Financial System Review. This event will take place at the Bank of Canada, 30 Bank St. Call 613-782-8782.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) will make an announcement regarding the expansion of the Security Infrastructure Program in support of protecting communities at risk of hate motivated crimes. This event will take place at135-B Press Conference Room, West Block, Parliament Hill. Call 613-998-5681.
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association invites parliamentarians, senators and the media for a unique outdoor event bringing together pets and vets on Parliament Hill. Help vets help pets by meeting with Dr. Sarah Silcox, Director and President of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine and veterinarian Dr. Ian Sandler to learn about the therapeutic … Read more
Minister of Seniors Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) will make an announcement about how the Government of Canada is improving social inclusion among seniors. This event will be held at the Glebe Centre, 950 Bank St. Call 873-396-0732.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Pam Damoff (Oakville North-Burlington, Ont.) will deliver remarks at the start of the FitSpirit Celebration event. This event will be held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. Call 613-957-0200.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.), will take part in the inauguration of the Rideau Canal Promenade Exhibit. She will speak on behalf of Heritage and Multiculturalism Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.). McKenna will be accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Jean-Claude Poissant (La Prairie, Que.); Tobi Nussbaum, … Read more
Francis Bradley, the COO and acting CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, will be announcing the 27 innovative projects receiving the Centre of Excellence designation at reception on Parliament Hill. He will be joined by Tim Boston, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy at Enmax, who will introduce their project- Canada’s First Hybrid Electric Gas … Read more
Tamil Canadians will come together on Parliament Hill to mark the 10th year anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka’s devastating war, which left according to UN estimates 40,000 to 70,000 killed or not accounted for during the final stages of the war. Members of the Tamil Canadian community will be in attendance along with Members … Read more
