Joly to announce funding for space technology

Minister of Industry and Quebec Economic Development Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) will announce funding for space technology alongside industry representatives. For details, contact: gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca

Liberal MP Scarpaleggia to make an important announcement to BioFuelNet

Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), will announce funding to support the growth of BioFuelNet Canada. BioFuelNet Canada is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to develop Canada’s bioeconomy through the establishment and integration of a national research network. This event will be held at McGill University, MacDonald Campus, Centennial … Read more

Minister Garneau to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Transport Minister Marc Garneau (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount, Que.) will make a defense industry announcement. This event will take place at 21025 Trans-Canada Highway. Call 819-997-5421.

Minister Bains to make an announcement

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) will join Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen to announce a new investment in innovative space technologies to create middle-class jobs for Canadians. This event will take place at MDA, 21025 Trans-Canada Highway. Call 450-926-4370.

NDP leader Mulcair to speak at John Abbott College

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will speak to students at John Abbott College, followed by a question and answer session with the students. This event will take place at John Abbott College – Agora, 275 Lakeshore Rd. Call 613-323-7974.

Senator Smith to highlight Canada’s support for poverty-reduction efforts in Ghana

Conservative Ontario Senator Larry Smith will highlight Canada’s support for sustainable livelihoods and health programming in Ghana, during an address at McGill University’s Macdonald Campus. During the address, Senator Smith will make an announcement about a programming partnership between the Government of Canada and McGill University, and highlight support for other food-security initiatives in Ghana. … Read more

Government announces the future of RADARSAT Constellation Mission

Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) together with president of the Canadian Space Agency Steve MacLean will be at MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., to provide an update on the RADARSAT Constellation Mission. The event will be held at 21025, autoroute Transcanadienne. More information is available online. Call 450-926-4370.

Ministers Blaney at Ste. Anne’s Hospital

Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) will be at Ste. Anne's Hospital to provide an update on the future of the Hospital. The event will be held at Ste. Anne's Hospital(i) 305 Veterans Boulevard. Call 613-992-7468.