Harper government supports Saskatchewan’s mining industry

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) will be joined by dean of Technology at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology Jamie Hilts to make an announcement to benefit the mining industry in Saskatchewan. The announcement will take place during the Saskatchewan Mining Association's 46th Annual General Meeting. The event … Read more

Israel, Iran, and the Arab Spring – A Coming Storm?

Join guest speaker Yoram Peri of the University of Maryland for a talk on “Israel, Iran, and the Arab Spring – A Coming Storm?” Presented by the Canadian International Council-Saskatoon Branch. The event will take place at the Neatby-Timlin Theatre, Room 241 Arts Building, University of Saskatchewan. Email saskatoon@opencanada.org.

The impact of Canadian mining operations in Latin America

Join guest speaker Dr. Kalowatie Deondandan of the University of Saskatchewan who will discuss “The Impact of Canadian Mining Operations in Latin America.” Presented by the Canadian International Council-Saskatoon. The event will take place at the Upper Lounge, Saskatoon Club, 417-21st Street East. Call 306-966-4654.

Health Canada announcement

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will be joined by Saskatchewan Minister of Health Don McMorris. The Ministers will make an important announcement that will help support improvements in the healthcare system across the country. The Ministers will also make an announcement to help increase the number of health professionals in the province. The event will … Read more

MP Block Announces Increased Saskatchewan Settlement Funding Allocations

On behalf of Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB), Conservative MP Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, SK) will make an announcement regarding the settlement funding allocations to Saskatchewan at the Newcomer Information Centre, 106-129 3rd Avenue North. Call 204-984-6416.

Bank of Canada to Begin Circulating New $100 Polymer Bank Note

The Bank of Canada will begin circulating the new $100 bill − Canada's first polymer bank note − on Monday, 14 November 2011. The new $100 note, which celebrates Canada's contributions to innovation in the field of medicine, will be featured at an official event taking place at the University of Saskatchewan's International Vaccine Centre, … Read more

Infrastructure Canada announcement

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) will join Brett Fairbairn, Provost and Vice President Academic with the University of Saskatchewan, at the opening ceremony for the Diefenbaker Building at the University of Saskatchewan Campus, which was made possible under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. Call 613-991-0700.

Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan to invest in disease treatment

On behalf of Saskatchewan Minister of Enterprise and Minister Responsible for Trade Jeremy Harrison, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) and Saskatchewan Minister of First Nations and Metis Relations Ken Cheveldayoff will make a funding announcement for an innovative new product under research and development at the University of Saskatchewan. The … Read more