Minister of State Yelich to announce Advanced Manufacturing Contract

Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) will tour the facilities at SED Systems and make an announcement on job creation in Saskatchewan’s advanced manufacturing sector. This event will take place at SED Systems, 18 Innovation Blvd. Call 343-203-5975.

Mulcair will make an announcement to address the need for affordable childcare

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) will make an announcement to address the need for affordable childcare across Canada. Mulcair will be joined by Sheri Benson, NDP candidate for Saskatoon West. The event will be held at Spadina Early Learning and Childcare Centre, 210 Avenue H South. Call 613-323-7974.

Elizabeth May will speak and read from her latest book

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) will be in Saskatoon to speak and read from her latest book, Who We Are: Reflections on My Life and Canada. The event will be held at McNally Robinson Booksellers, 3130-8 St. East, Saskatoon, SK. Call 613-614-4916.

Consultations Continue on National Strategy for Financial Literacy

Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.), Canada’s Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney and Conservative MP Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.) will hold consultations on a National Strategy for Financial Literacy at the Shaw Centre, 122 Bowlt Crescent, Room North & South, in Saskatoon. Call 613-369-5696.

New affordable housing in Saskatoon

On behalf of Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.) will take part in the official opening of a new affordable housing project in Saskatoon. The event will be held at 321 Camponi Place. Call 403-515-2962.

Minister Rempel to highlight Federal Government Priorities for Western Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will address the Saskatoon business community and provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s 2014 Budget, as well as outline Western Economic Diversification Canada’s strategic agenda.  The event will be held at the Saskatoon Inn, Manitoba Room 2002 Airport Drive. 

Government to announce support for Skills Training

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) will attend an event in support of increased skills training opportunities at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies’ Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre. The event will be held at Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre 19 -2725 Koyl Avenue. Call 613-954-8097.

Government announces Support for Bio-products Industries

Conservative MP Brad Trost (Saskatoon—Humboldt, Sask.) will attend an event to benefit Western Canada’s bio-products industries, which includes nutraceuticals, functional foods and bio-fuels. The event will be held at the POS Bio-Sciences, 118 Veterinary Road. Call 306-975-5942.