The Canadian Press News Agenda for Tuesday, June 24, 2014

EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for June 24 as of 9:10 p.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):

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WORLD

BRAZIL _ World Cup Soccer. Italy vs. Uruguay, noon ET; Costa Rica vs. England, noon ET; Japan vs. Colombia, 4 p.m. ET; Greece vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m. ET.

LONDON _ Finance Minister Joe Oliver will be the keynote speaker at the Global Borrowers and Investors Forum 2014 (9 a.m., The Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane). A media availability will follow; he will meet with Claire Dansereau, Director for Canada of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (11 a.m.); he will then meet with Sir Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2 p.m.).

SAN DIEGO _ Parliamentary secretary (Finance) Mike Lake holds a media teleconference call to discuss his visit to the BIO International convention 2014. (3 p.m. at dial Industry Canada Media Relations for detail at 613-943-2502)

ATLANTIC

MONCTON, N.B. _ Mayor George LeBlanc, J.D. Irving Ltd., David Hawkins and others make an event announcement. (10 a.m. at Moncton City Hall lobby, 655 Main Street)

x-SAINT JOHN, N.B. _ Preliminary hearing for Dennis Oland, charged with second-degree murder in the death of his father Richard. (9:30 a.m. at Provincial court)

HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L. _ Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tom Marshall makes a funding announcement. (10:30 a.m. at Town Hall)

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. _ Sen. David Wells makes a funding announcement related to international trade. (11 a.m. at Rutter Inc., 63 Thorburn Rd.)

x-BRIDGEWATER, N.S. _ A sentencing hearing is held for John Leonard MacKean, convicted of sexual assault and communicating for the purpose of obtaining sexual services from a person under 18. (9:30 a.m. at Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Bridgewater)

HALIFAX _ Federal Labour Minister Kellie Leitch will make an announcement. (10 a.m. at YWCA Spryfield, 358 Herring Cove Road)

HALIFAX _ Alice Wong, minister of State (Seniors), holds a media availability following consultations regarding financial literacy for seniors. (12 p.m. at 1801 Hollis St., 12th floor boardroom)

HALIFAX _ Nova Scotia Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard introduces members of the minister’s advisory panel on accessibility legislation. (12 p.m. at Red Chamber, Province House, 1726 Hollis St.)

x-KENTVILLE, N.S. _ Daniel Wayne Surette of Berwick and Kyle David James Fredericks of Berwick District appear in court to set preliminary hearing dates in the death of Harley Lawrence. (9:30 a.m. at Law Courts, 87 Cornwallis St.)

YARMOUTH, N.S. _ West Nova MP Greg Kerr makes an announcement about the Seafest Association. (10 a.m. at Rudders Restaurant, 96 Water St.)

CHARLOTTETOWN _ Prince Edward Island RCMP speak to local media about the results of Operation Snapshot, a national investigation into child pornography announced last week. (11:30 a.m. at RCMP offices, 3 Lower Malpeque Rd.)

QUEBEC

ST-LAZARE-DE-BELLECHASSE, Que. _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivers remarks to mark Quebec’s Fete nationale provincial holiday. (1 p.m. at Centre communautaire St-Lazare, 128 Rue de la Fabrique)

OTTAWA

OTTAWA _ The Government Relations Institute of Canada holds two panel discussions: Perspectives on the Fair Elections Act in a Global Context and Lobbyist’s Code of Conduct Review. (9 a.m. at Rideau Club, 15th Floor, 99 Bank St.)

OTTAWA _ The Ceremonial Guard performs the first Guard Mount ceremony of the 2014 summer tourist season. (10 a.m. at Parliament Hill, front lawn)

OTTAWA _ Executive legal officers of the Supreme Court will provide a briefing on British Columbia case involving Roger William and the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations. The decision will be handed down on June 26. (10:30 a.m. at Pres Rm Supreme Court of Canada Building)

OTTAWA _ Annual meeting of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. Through June 25. (Fairmont Chateau Laurier)

ONTARIO

BRAMPTON, Ont. _ Closing arguments in trial of Chun Qi Jiang, who is charged with murder in the death and dismemberment of his former girlfriend (10 a.m. at Brampton court)

LONDON, Ont. _ Media day for the 2014 TOUR Championship of Canada, which takes place on Sept. 8-14. (10 a.m. at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club, 465 Sunningdale Road West)

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. _ Trial continues for former Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro. He’s been charged with filing a false document and failing to report $21,000 in expenses from the 2008 election. Through July 4. (Provincial Courthouse, 70 Simcoe St.)

TORONTO _ Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose hosts the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Panel on Innovation in Healthcare. She will then announce and introduce to the public the Chair and members of the Panel. (10 a.m. at Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 209 Victoria St.)

TORONTO _ Spectra Energy chief executive Greg Ebel speaks to the Economic Club of Canada. (11:45 a.m. at Hilton Hotel 145 Richmond St. )

TORONTO _ TO2015 CEO Saad Rafi speaks to the Toronto Region Board of Trade about what to expect at next summer’s Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. Media availability follows. (12:45 p.m. at Toronto Region Board of Trade Downtown Centre, 4th floor, 1 First Canadian Place)

TORONTO _ A farewell tribute for Ontario Lt.-Gov. David Onley. It will include messages from Queen Elizabeth, Prince Edward and Gov. Gen David Johnston while Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is among the handful of speakers. (7 p.m. at BMO Institute for Learning, 3550 Pharmacy Ave.)

x-TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne and her cabinet will be sworn in to office (2 p.m., Legislative chamber, Queen’s Park). Media availability follows (3:20 p.m., Room 247, Legislative Building).

TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne and her cabinet will be sworn in to office at Queen’s Park. Ministers’ procession into the Legislative Chamber; Time: 1:54 p.m. Official party enters the Legislative Chamber; Time: 1:59 p.m. Official swearing-in ceremony; Time: 2 p.m. Cabinet ministers enter first official meeting; Time 3 p.m. Media Availability _ Premier Wynne, followed by cabinet ministers; Time: 3:20 p.m. (Queen’s Park)

WINDSOR, Ont. _ Member of Parliament Jeff Watson (Essex), on behalf of Steven Blaney, minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, will make an announcement related to the NEXUS program. (11 a.m. at Ambassador Bridge, 780 Huron Church Road)

PRAIRIES

CALGARY _ School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary holds symposium on the nature of risk in policy and regulatory decision-making. Through June 25. (906 8 Ave. S.W., 5th Floor)

CALGARY _ Alberta Tory leadership candidate Ric McIver discusses his campaign at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Media availability to follow. (7 a.m. at Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 AVe. S.E.)

CALGARY _ Alberta Energy Minister Diana McQueen speaks to the Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association. (5:45 p.m. at Marriott Downtown Hotel, 110 9 Ave. S.E.)

EDMONTON _ Western Cities Summit with delegates from across North America. Through June 24. (Fairmont Hotel MacDonald)

EDMONTON _ Alberta Energy Minister Diana McQueen releases 2013-14 results from the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. (10:30 a.m. at Shell Manufacturing Centre, 11762 106 St.)

WEST ST. PAUL, Man. _ Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Steve Ashton announces funding for flood protection projects. (9:45 a.m. at Baldock Dike)

WINNIPEG _ Trial for two teenagers accused of second-degree murder in the beating death of Joseph Lalonde, who died while trying to protect his pregnant daughter. Through June 27. (Courthouse)

WINNIPEG _ Michelle Rempel, minister of state for western economic diversification, makes aerospace announcement. (11 a.m. at University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Allen Building foyer, 30A Sifton Rd.)

MELFORT, Sask. _ Daniel Smith appears in court to face a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of ATM technician Roger Byer. (Courthouse)

SASKATOON _ First-degree murder trial of Douglas Hales, accused in the death of Daleen Bosse, whose burned remains were found four years after she disappeared. Through June 25. (Courthouse)

SASKATOON _ Education Minister Don Morgan announces a further response to Saskatchewan’s action plan to address bullying. (10 a.m. at Alvin Buckwold School, 715 East Dr.)

BRITISH COLUMBIA

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. _ Jury trial for accused serial killer Cody Legebokoff. He’s charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of four northern B.C. women. Through June 30. (10 a.m. at Courtroom 104, Prince George Law Courts, 250 George Street)

SURREY, B.C. _ The Hockey Canada Foundation and Canucks Sports and Entertainment host a celebrity golf tournament. (7:15 a.m. at Northview Golf and Country Club, 6857 – 168th Street)

VANCOUVER _ A hearing is held by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner into allegations that Vancouver Const. Stephen Todd used police information systems and provided the results to his cousin, who was a suspect in a homicide investigation. Through June 27. (9:30 a.m. at Robson Square court house, room 109)

VANCOUVER _ Hanwei Energy Services Corp. holds a fourth-quarter and year-end conference call. Dial 1-888-576-4398. (1 p.m.)

VANCOUVER _ The City of Vancouver and SFU Centre for Dialogue are inviting the public, with a focus on youth aged 30 and under, to discuss their views on the pipeline expansion proposal. (6:30 p.m. at Roundhouse Community Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews)