OTTAWA, April 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Government of Canada has been hard at work to deliver on a commitment to develop a plan for historic investments in infrastructure. Through smart, strategic and predictable investments, the government seeks to create long-term growth and jobs for the middle class, help meet its environmental targets and build a low carbon economy, and build communities where everyone has opportunity. This is a transformational plan for Canada and one that will foster innovative projects and financing tools.
| WHO: | The Hon. Amarjeet Sohi – Minister of Infrastructure and Communities |
| WHAT: | Minister Sohi will provide an overview of the Government of Canada’s plan which will invest in |
| reliable transit routes, affordable housing, clean water to drink, community centres where | |
| people can gather, and much more. | |
| WHEN: | Thursday, April 6th, 2017 |
| 7:45am: Registration begins | |
| 8:15am: Opening remarks | |
| 8:20am: Keynote address | |
| 8:35am: Questions from audience | |
| 8:50am: Closing remarks | |
| 9:00am: Event concludes | |
| WHERE: | The Chateau Laurier – Laurier Room |
| 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa | |
The Economic Club of Canada:
Each year, more than 100 key policy makers and business leaders seek out the Economic Club of Canada’s platform to deliver major keynote addresses. Audience members are drawn from the most senior levels of Canadian business, health care and government. Membership is open to all who share a passion for discourse around the most important issues of today.