The Canadian Press News Agenda for Feb. 3 – CP

Source: The Canadian Press
Feb 3, 2015

EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Feb. 3 as of 3:03 a.m. ET: x-denotes wire, y-denotes picture, z-denotes graphics coverage. Copy from other events based on merit and availability. All times local unless otherwise noted. Queries about these events and stories in The Canadian Press report should be directed to the departments listed below (all phone numbers 416 area code):

Main Desk (National News) 507-2150; World Desk 507-2165; Sports Desk 507-2154; Ontario Desk 507-2159; Photo Desk 507-2169; Specials Desk (Syndicated Copy) 507-2152; IT Desk (Technical Trouble) 507-2099 or 800-268-8149

WORLD

x-WASHINGTON _ Leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the First Special Service Force whose fearlessness and bravery contributed to the liberation of Europe and the end to the Second World War. Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs Erin O’Toole will participate. (3 p.m. at US Capitol, Visitors’ Center, Emancipation Hall)

ATLANTIC

DARTMOUTH, N.S. _ Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent to answer questions about issues important to his office in a town hall meeting with military and RCMP veterans. (6:30 p.m. at Banook Room, Hampton Inn and Suites, 65 Cromarty Dr.)

HALIFAX _ A hearing will be held in Halifax after the Nunatukavut community filed for a judicial review against part of the Muskrat Falls project. (Federal Court of Canada)

QUEBEC

xy-MONTREAL _ The International Civil Aviation Organization holds a high-level safety meeting to look at the global tracking of commercial aircraft and flights over conflict zones. Through Feb. 5. (ICAO headquarters)

MONTREAL _ Premier Philippe Couillard attends the Canada-China conference in Montreal (8 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Montreal, Soprano Room )

MONTREAL _ Premier Philippe Couillard makes an announcement about Quebec entrepreneurship. (10:15 a.m. at Montreal Convention Centre, 1000, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle -Room 523A )

MONTREAL _ Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard delivers a speech to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. A news conference is planned following the lunchtime speech. (12:30 p.m. at Montreal Convention Centre, 1000, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Rm 517BCD)

QUEBEC CITY, Que. _ Canadian Olympians, Quebec Education Minister Yves Bolduc, Canadian Olympic Committee president Marcel Aubut and INS Quebec CEO Marc Gelinas visit Ecole Sainte-Odile to promote a new partnership between the Canadian Olympic School Program and “Jouez gagnant!”, a component of the Team Quebec Program. (9 a.m., 2825 Cure-Couture St.); press conference follows at 10:30 a.m.

OTTAWA

xy-OTTAWA _ Daily question period in the House of Commons. (2:15 p.m. at House of Commons, Parliament Hill )

OTTAWA _ Denis Lavoie, a research geoscientist with Natural Resources Canada, discusses “The Shale Gas Bonanza: Opportunities and Challenges.” (7:30 a.m. at Canadian Parliamentary Restaurant, 6th Floor, Centre Block)

OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases the industrial product and raw materials price indexes for December. (8:30 a.m. at www.statcan.gc.ca)

OTTAWA _ Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird is expected to announce his resignation and that he will not seek re-election. (10 a.m. at House of Commons)

OTTAWA _ Citizens for Public Justice and Canada Without Poverty release their anti-poverty plan entitled Dignity for All: A National Anti-Poverty Plan for Canada. (10:30 a.m. at Room 130-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill)

OTTAWA _ Commons foreign affairs committee meets to discuss Canada’s response to the violence, religious persecution and dislocation caused by ISIL. Witnesses include Tariq Fatah, Muslim Canadian Congress, and via videoconference Ayad Jamalaldeen, former deputy of the Iraqi Parliament. (11 a.m. at Room 306, The Valour Building, 151 Sparks St.)

OTTAWA _ Jane Doe, author, activist, litigant in Jane Doe v the Toronto Police Force, appears at Commons status of women committee to discuss promising practices to prevent violence against women. (11 a.m. at Room 228, The Valour Building, 151 Sparks St.)

OTTAWA _ The Economic Club of Canada holds an armchair discussion on Inuit Perspectives on Canada’s Arctic Future. Speakers include: Minister Leona Aglukkaq, Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna, Terry Audla, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Clint Davis, TD Bank. (11:30 a.m. at National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin St.)

OTTAWA _ Author Stephanie Carvin discusses her book “Law, Science, Liberalism, and the American Way of Warfare: The Quest for Humanity in Conflict.” (4 p.m. at Social Sciences Building, Room 4006, 120 University St., University of Ottawa)

OTTAWA _ Michael Binder, CEO Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, appears at Senate natural resources committee to discuss Bill C-22, Energy Safety and Security Act. (5 p.m. at Room 9, Victoria Building, 140 Wellington St.)

ONTARIO

MARKHAM, Ont. _ With the help of World Vision Canada, two Harlem Globetrotters visit People’s Christian Academy to speak with elementary students about how they can make a difference at home through the “ABCs of Bully Prevention,” and in the world through “Action, Bravery and Compassion.” (12:30 p.m. at 245 Renfrew Drive)

OAKVILLE, Ont. _ Conference call with reigning Canadian women’s amateur champion and former Team Canada National Squad golfer Augusta James. Dial 1-855-828-6575, passcode: 4163. (10 a.m.)

TORONTO _ Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Cancer Care Ontario vice-president Dr. Linda Rabeneck launch My CancerIQ, a new online cancer risk assessment tool. (9:15 a.m. at Toronto Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor Street)

TORONTO _ Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, and Dr. Linda Rabeneck, Vice President of Cancer Care Ontario, will make an important announcement to help Ontarians lower their personal risk factors for developing cancer in advance of World Cancer Day. (9:30 a.m. at Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA Centre, 20 Grosvenor Street)

TORONTO _ Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance, along with MPP Soo Wong and MPP Glen R. Murray, will hold a pre-budget consultation in Toronto. (9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 227 Bloor St. E.)

x-TORONTO _ Trial continues for two men accused in terror plot to attack train travelling between Canada and U.S. (10 a.m. at 361 University)

TORONTO _ Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli speaks to the Toronto Region Board of Trade about the future of energy policy in Ontario. Media availability follows. (12:30 p.m. at King Edward Hotel, Sovereign Ballroom, 37 King St. E.)

TORONTO _ Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell invests 26 people with the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest honour. (4 p.m. at Ontario Legislative Building, Grand Staircase, Queen’s Park)

TORONTO _ TMX Group Ltd., which operates the Toronto Stock Exchange, releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close. A conference call will be held on Feb. 4.

TORONTO _ Premier Wynne to attend the Order of Ontario ceremony (4 p.m., Grand Staircase, Main Legislative Building).

PRAIRIES

CALGARY _ WestJet discusses fourth-quarter results at 10 a.m. EDT. Call -800-319-4610. (8 a.m.)

CALGARY _ Final arguments in five-month Ponzi scheme trial. Gary Sorenson and Milowe Brost are accused of bilking more than 2,000 investors of between $100 million and $200 million. (Court of Queen’s Bench)

DAUPHIN, Man. _ A 32-year-old man to appear in court charged with being in breach of two child exploitation and human trafficking orders. He had been prohibited by a court form having any contact with children. (Provincial court)

WINNIPEG _ Max Richard is charged with second-degree murder in the death of April Hornbrook, 24, in August 2011. (Court)

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. _ Court appearance for Gabriel Poundmaker who faces almost a dozen counts that include flight from a peace officer, pointing a firearm and other weapons-related charges. He is the suspect in a high-speed chase during which a driver pointed a firearm at three Saskatchewan Mounties. (9:30 a.m. at Courthouse)

REGINA _ Trial for James Myers, also known as Woody Myers, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his mother Rachel Shepherd in May 2013. Myers was 18 at the time. (Courthouse)

SASKATOON _ Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association holds its annual convention. Through Feb. 4. (TCU Place, 35 22 St. East)

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Three members of Team B.C. who will represent the province at the Canada Winter Games will be available to comment. Rob Needham, Team BC Chef de Mission Kelsey Serwa, 2014 Olympic silver medalist and Team BC Honorary Captain for 2015 Canada Winter Games Team BC Flag Bearer for the Opening Ceremony (athlete name to be announced) WHERE: Conference Call Number: 1-877-353-9184 Pin: 4896717 (2 p.m. at Conference Call)

KAMLOOPS, B.C. _ Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop. Through Feb. 4. (Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre)

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. _ Capilano University students go green with a campus waste audit, which engages students in hands-on learning, encouraging them to champion the waste management strategies. (8:30 a.m. at Capilano University, behind the Sportsplex 2055 Purcell Way)

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. _ Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon visits McLean Mill National Historic Site via the Alberni Pacific Railway and enjoy a reception and tour with volunteers and staff. (9:30 a.m. at 5633 Smith Rd.)

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. _ Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon visits with residents of Echo Village Care Home. (1:15 p.m. at 4200 10th Ave.)

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. _ Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon visits Hupacasath First Nation. (2:45 p.m. at 5500 Ahahswinis Dr.)

SHAWNIGAN LAKE ROAD, B.C. _ Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone holds an event at the Malahat Summit Rest Area. If travelling southbound: drive 1750 metres south of the Malahat Summit Rest Area, turn right onto Shawnigan Lake Road, make a U-turn and head north to the rest area, and turn right. If travelling northbound: turn right into rest area 1750m north of Shawnigan Lake Road intersection. (1:30 p.m. at Malahat Summit Rest Area)

SURREY, B.C. _ Toque Tuesday Hockey Tournament draws teams from across Surrey, including people who live on the streets, to play a mixed team of MLAs. (10 a.m. at Civic Plaza near Surrey City Hall, 13450 – 104 Ave.)

SURREY, B.C. _ BC Lions head coach Jeff Tedford invites members of the media to the club’s Surrey practice facility to officially introduce this year’s coaching staff. (2 p.m. at Surrey practice facility: 10605 City Parkway)

VANCOUVER _ Dangerous offender hearing for Martin Tremblay, convicted of criminal negligence causing the deaths of two teenagers who died after partying at his home in 2010. (10 a.m. at B.C. Supreme Court)

VANCOUVER _ Finance Minister Michael de Jong will make an announcement at the New Horizons in Responsible Gaming conference. (9 a.m. at Ballroom B, East Convention Level, Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place)

VANCOUVER _ New Democrat MLAs will outline challenges facing franchisees in British Columbia and offer concrete steps to support those small businesses. Carole James, New Democrat finance spokesperson, Adrian Dix, MLA (Vancouver-Kingsway), Small business owners (10:15 a.m. at Suite 900, 1055 West Hastings St.)

VANCOUVER _ First Nations leaders will respond to the Mt. Polley Investigative Panel Report released by the Ministry of Environment on Friday. (11 a.m. at Union of BC Indian Chiefs Office 342 Water Street _ 5th floor)

INDEX: ADVISORIES