Restoring balance and respect in our system of governance

The Public Policy Forum presents a public lecture on “Restoring balance and respect in our system of governance.” How does public-sector governance work in practise and where do the challenges lie? Featuring Kevin Lynch, vice-chair, BMO Financial Group and former Clerk of the Privy Council; and Jim Dinning, former treasurer for the Province of Alberta. This event will take place at the … Read more

Bank of Canada deputy governor to speak at University of Regina

Bank of Canada deputy governor Lynn Patterson will give a presentation on “Promoting Canada’s Economic and Financial Well-Being”, as part of the bank’s regional outreach program. This event will take place at the University of Regina, Education Auditorium, 3737 Wascana Pkwy. Call 613-782-8782.

Roundtable on the need for a national seniors strategy

Canadian Medical Association board of directors member Dr. Guruswamy Sridhar will host three candidates from the riding of Regina-Wascana, Sask. as panelists at a public roundtable on the need for a national seniors care strategy. Participants include NDP candidate April Bourgeois, Liberal candidate Ralph Goodale and Green candidate Frances Simonson. As the election campaign rolls … Read more

Public events for Harper

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) will deliver remarks. He will be joined by Conservative candidate for Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan, Tom Lukiwski, and other Conservative candidates. A photo opportunity will precede Harper’s speech. The event will be held at The Woods Family Farm.

Event for new affordable housing in Regina

Conservative MP Ray Boughen (Palliser, Sask.) and Michael Fougere, Mayor of the City of Regina, will participate in the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing facility in Regina. The event will be held at 2059 Edward Street. Call 403-515-2962.

Harper will deliver remarks

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) will deliver remarks. He will be joined by Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan.The event will be held at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Drive. Call 613-957-5555.

Stand Up for Progress national tour

The Broadbent Institute presents the “Stand up for Progress” National Tour featuring Harry Leslie Smith, author of Harry’s Last Stand: How the World My Generation Built is Falling Down, and What We Can Do to Save it. Smith will give a presentation, followed by a panel discussion featuring Simon Ash-Moccasin, Indigenous rights activist; Emily Eaton, associate professor, Geography and Environmental Studies, … Read more

Minister Poilievre will make an announcement

Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) along with Saskatchewan’s Minister of Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training, Jeremy Harrison, will make an announcement to help workers and employers in Saskatchewan. The event will be held at Meridian Manufacturing Inc. 2800 Pasqua Street North. Call 819-994-2482.