Event Location: Rimouski, QC

The Bloc Québécois will hold its convention at the Hotel Rimouski, 225 boulevard René Lepage Est. More information is available online. Call 514-237-2883.

Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) will announce financial contributions awarded to Rimouski businesses and organizations. The event will be held at the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Pere, 1000 Du Phare St. Call 514-283-8818.

Leader of the Bloc Québécois Daniel Paillé will participate in a general meeting of the Bloc Québécois for the riding of Rimouski-Neigette-Témiscouata-Les Basques, where he will take the opportunity to denounce the federal budget bill 2012. The event will be held at the Hotel Rimouski, room St. Barnabas, 225, boul. Rene Lepage East Rimouski. Call 613-850-1942.

Liberal Party of Canada’s leadership candidate and MP Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will attend an event at UQAR. He will deliver remarks and answer questions from the audience. The event will be held at UQAR, Amphithéâtre Ernest-Simard (F-210) 300, allée des Ursulines. Call 514-589-8487.

On the subject of "Promoting Canada's Economic and Financial Well-Being," Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Agathe Côté will give a presentation to the Rimouski-Neigette Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of the Bank's outreach program. The event will be held at Hotel Rimouski, 225 René-Lepage Boulevard East. Call 613-782-8782.

Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) and Quebec Liberal Senator Dennis Dawson will meet with Liberals from the Quebec City region. The event will take place at the Galway Pub, 2nd floor, 1112 Cartier Avenue. Call 613-947-5100. 

Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) will visit the Marine Biotechnology Research Centre. The event will take place at the Marine Biotechnology Research Centre, 265 2nd St. East. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) will hold a press conference following a meeting with local Liberals. The event will take place at the Rimouski Hotel, 225 René-Lepage Blvd. East. Call 613-947-5100.

Governor General David Johnston will make a courtesy call to Mayor of Rimouski Eric Forest. The event will take place at the Mayor’s Office, Hôtel de ville de Rimouski, 205 avenue de la Cathédrale. Call 613-998-0287.

Governor General David Johnston and Sharon Johnston will visit the maritime historic site of Pointe-au-Père, home of the Empress of Ireland Museum and the Onondaga submarine. The event will take place at Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, 1000 rue de Phare. Call 613-998-0287.