MP Boissonnault to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister for International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) and Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.), Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 Issues Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) will make an announcement in support of LGBTQ2 survivors of gender-based violence in Saskatchewan. This event will take place … Read more

Minister Hajdu to make an announcement

Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) will highlight measures for seniors in Budget 2019 and the plan to move forward on implementing national pharmacare. This event will take place at Preston Park Retirement Residence, 114 Armistice Way. Call 819-654-5611.

Carrto discuss how trade agreements open up important markets for Canadian businesses in Saskatoon

International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.) will discuss new opportunities created by Canada’s free trade agreements in a series of events in Saskatoon, Sask. At 11:45 a.m. (local time), he will be the keynote speaker at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 2019 annual convention. At 4:30 p.m., Carr will visit International Road … Read more

Canada’s Minister of Rural Economic Development speaks at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ Annual Convention

Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) will address delegates attending the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ Annual Convention. She will meet with the area’s community and business leaders to learn more about their priorities as she continues engaging Canadians in the creation of a rural economic development strategy. This event will be … Read more

Scheer to deliver remarks

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) will deliver remarks to volunteers and supporters. This event will be held at Hilton Garden Inn, 90 22nd St. E. Call 613-697-5614.

Minister Duncan to make an announcement

Minister Science and Sport Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will announce the recipients of a special call for Connection Grants supporting Indigenous research that is interdisciplinary, transformative, and contributes to reconciliation. This event will take place at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Awi-Paskwaw Room, RR #4, Penner Rd. Call 343-291-4204.

Astronaut David Saint-Jacques opens student exposition Spectrum from space!

Live from the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques will open Spectrum, a science exposition organized by the University of Saskatchewan, and will answer students’ questions. Former Canadian astronaut Dave Williams will be there to take part in the live exchange. This event will be held at Convocation Hall, 107 Administration Pl. Call 450-926-4370.

Transportation Safety Board of Canada to hold press conference

The Transportation Safety Board will hold a news conference to issue recommendations as part of its ongoing investigation into the December 2017 collision with terrain in Fond-du-Lac, Sask., which involved an ATR42-320 operated by West Wind Aviation. Participants include Kathy Fox, TSB Chair; David Ross, Investigator-in-charge; and Eric Vermette, Manager, Regional Operations, Central Region. This event will take place … Read more

PPC leader Bernier to host a rally in Saskatoon

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) will attend a rally with Saskatchewan PPC members. This event will be held at the Ramada Hotel, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N. Call 819-923-5358.

Minister of International Trade Diversification to announce funding to support international trade

International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.), on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), will announce Government of Canada support for expanding international markets in digital technology at Vendasta Technologies Inc. This event will be held at Vendasta Technologies Inc., #405 – 220 3rd Ave. S. Call 343-203-7332.