On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Delta-Richmond East, B.C.) will make an announcement in support of the Canadian wine industry and to highlight the benefits of Growing Forward 2's Innovation and Growth Agenda. The event will be held at Lulu Island Winery, 16880 Westminster Highway. Call 613-773-7972.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Delta-Richmond, BC) will make an announcement regarding small craft harbours in British Columbia. The event will take place at Steveston Harbour Authority, Paramount Wharf,12740 Trites Road. Call 613-990-7537.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC), will highlight a new measure that will benefit Canadian consumers. The event will take place at Vancouver International Airport, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii sculpture, International Departures, 3211 Grant McConachie Way. Call 613-996-7861.
Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, MB) and Canada Post president and CEO Deepak Chopra will outline Canada Post's strategic vision about ecommerce and home delivery. The event will be held at the Ferguson Road construction site (use Gate 2 entrance). Call 613-734-8888.
Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will present 15 citizens from British Columbia with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Richmond. The event will take place at the Delta Vancouver Airport, Sea Island Ballroom 'A', 3500 Cessna Drive. Call 613-992-7468.
Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino (Vaughan, ON) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, ON) will make an important announcement related to strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces' equipment. The event will take place at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Building, 13800 Commerce Parkway. Call 613-996-2353.
Parks Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint invite media representatives to discover the new Parks Canada Centennial commemorative loonie and take part in a coin exchange at the Parks Canada booth. The event will take place at the Brighouse Science Bash, Brighouse (Main) Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate. Call 819-953-8371.
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, BC) will meet with key area business leaders to discuss the objectives of his upcoming official trade visit to China and the Government of Canada’s commitment to deepening its trading relationship with China. The event will take place at the Continental Seafood Restaurant, 11700 Cambie Road. Call 613-992-7332.
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) will make an important infrastructure announcement at Westminster Highway and Nelson Road. Call 613-991-0700.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke-Lakeshore, ON) will attend the Canada-Asia Pacific Business Association luncheon at Shiang Garden. Call 613-996-6740.
