June 11, 2015 - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will make an important announcement regarding a new partnership with Grand Challenges Canada (GCC). The Minister will be accompanied by Dr. Peter A. Singer, GCC's Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Stanley Zlotkin, Chief of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure funding announcement. Participating government representatives include the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; Bernard LeBlanc, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Memramcook-Tantramar; and Dale Elliott, Mayor of Riverside-Albert.
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure funding announcement. Participating government representatives include the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; Bernard LeBlanc, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Memramcook-Tantramar; and Patrick Armstrong, Mayor of Hillsborough.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada
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On June 13, 2015, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will address the Manitoba Could Be… Policy Summit, hosted by Manitoba Forward. The Minister will provide an overview of the Government of Canada's efforts to create jobs and economic growth, as well as outline Western Economic Diversification Canada's strategic agenda.
Members of the media are invited to join a technical briefing to obtain an update on the procurement strategy for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy in person or via teleconference.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), will mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and announce Government of Canada support through the New Horizons for HelpAge Canada.
| Public Services and Procurement Canada
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Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to inform pedestrians and cyclists of a closure to a section of the Ottawa River Pathway due to maintenance.
| Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Representatives of the media are invited to a news conference during which the Honourable Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for Lévis–Bellechasse and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, concerning the firm Biovélia Inc.
| Employment and Social Development Canada
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The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Member of Parliament for Egmont, will announce Government of Canada support to help local youth find jobs.