NDP Leader Singh to tour Northern B.C.

As part of a tour of Northern British Columbia, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP MP Taylor Bachrach (Skeena – Bulkley Valley, B.C.) will will meet with residents of Lax Kw’alaams. Call 613-222-2351.

Government of Canada to announce new funding to support community-driven projects in northern BC

International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) will announce funding to improve community infrastructure and strengthen tourism experiences throughout northern British Columbia. This event will be held at the plaza across from the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre, 1000 McBride St. Contact haley.hodgson@international.gc.ca.

Prime Minister Trudeau to make an announcement

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will take part in an announcement with First Nations leaders. This event will take place at the Prince Rupert Canadian Coast Guard facility. Call 613-957-5555.

International Trade Minister to participate in terminal expansion announcement at the Port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia

International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) will attend the expansion announcement and celebration at the Fairview Container Terminal and meet with provincial government counterparts and local business community representatives who are actively pursuing export opportunities. The event will be held at DP World Prince Rupert, Fairview Container Terminal, 3100 Scott Rd. Call 343-203-7700.

Government support for the Prince Rupert Airport

On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) will be joined by Jack Mussallem, Mayor of Prince Rupert, to announce Government of Canada support for the Prince Rupert Airport. The event will be held at Prince Rupert City Hall, City Council Chambers, 424 3rd Ave West. Call 613-991-0700.

Minister Rickford to Announce New First Nations Engagement Initiatives

Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) joined by Garry Reece, Chief of Lax Kw’alaams First Nation and Ryan Leighton, from the Metlakatla First Nation, will announce the government’s latest measures to enhance engagement with First Nations in the development of energy infrastructure. The event will be held at Prince Rupert Port Authority – Port Interpretive Centre, 200-215 … Read more

Conservative MP Wai Young to visit Prince Rupert

Conservative MP Wai Young (Vancouver South, B.C.), on behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), will meet with local industry stakeholders and participate in an event at the Port of Prince Rupert. The event will be held at Prince Rupert Port Authority Head Office, 215 Cow Bay Road. Call 613-992-7332.