The Canadian Press News Agenda for March 20

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for March 20 as of 3:12 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 FRANKFURT _ BlackBerry Experience Forum. The company will showcase the newly launched BB10 platform and BB Enterprise Service 10.

ATLANTIC DIEPPE, N.B. _ New Brunswick Premier David Alward to participate in the announcement of the province's export growth strategy. (9:30 a.m. at UPS facility, Greater Moncton International Airport, 1579 Champlain St.) CORNER BROOK, N.L. _ Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale and Health Minister Susan Sullivan make an announcement regarding a new hospital in Corner Brook. (10 a.m. at 1st floor, Western Regional Memorial Hospital) ST. JOHN'S, N.L. _ A public information session is held on plans to develop grounds at The Rooms. (7 p.m. at The Rooms, level 3 atrium) HALIFAX _ Public Service Commission Minister Marilyn More launches a new five-year workplace safety strategy at a safety services conference. (8:30 a.m. at Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis St.) HALIFAX _ The Nova Scotia and federal governments to make arguments in their appeal of a decision certifying a class-action lawsuit over Cape Breton's tar ponds. Through March 21. (9 a.m. at Law Court, Upper Water Street) HALIFAX _ The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and the Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce will present their cases for reducing or eliminating property taxes and considering a municipal income surtax. (7 p.m. at Saint Mary's University, Atrium Building, AT101) QUEBEC MONTREAL _ The Charbonneau Commission, which is looking into corruption within the construction industry, continues. (9:30 a.m. at 500 Rene-Levesque W.) MONTREAL _ The preliminary hearing for accused killer Luka Rocco Magnotta continues. Through March 22. (9:30 a.m. at Courthouse) MONTREAL _ Former Montreal municipal politicians Bernard Trepanier and Frank Zampino are expected to appear in court on fraud-related charges. (9:30 a.m. at Courthouse, Rm. 401) QUEBEC _ The Quebec cabinet holds a weekly meeting. (12:30 p.m. at National assembly) OTTAWA xy-OTTAWA _ House of Commons question period. (2:15 p.m. at House of Commons, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Public and private sector business leaders, researchers and water experts hold a conference entitled "Connecting Water Resources 2013: Changing the Water Paradigm." Runs through to March 21. (Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive) OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada releases job vacancies for December and travel between Canada and other countries fro January. (8:30 a.m. at http://www.statcan.gc.ca) x-OTTAWA _ NDP weekly caucus meeting. (9 a.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) x-OTTAWA _ The Parliamentary Budget Officer posts a report entitled "Estimate of Criminal Justice Expenditures in Canada." (9 a.m. at http://www.pbo-dpb.gc.ca) OTTAWA _ Conservative weekly caucus meeting. (9:30 a.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ The Supreme Court of Canada renders a decision in the leave to appeal of Carol Ann Berner vs Queen (convicted of hitting and killing a four-year-old girl while impaired). (9:45 a.m. at Supreme Court of Canada, 301 Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ Liberal weekly caucus meeting. Media availability in the Foyer at 12:15 p.m. (10 a.m. at Room 160-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ First Nations from across Canada and the United States with traditional territory in the tar sands and on pipeline routes proposed east, west and south hold a press conference. (10:30 a.m. at National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ MP Royal Galipeau presents an award on at L'Autre Gala de l'Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique. (1 p.m. at Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd) OTTAWA _ Justice Minister Rob Nicholson appears at a Commons committee with department officials to discuss the Main Estimates 2013-14 under Justice. (3:30 p.m. at Room 237-C, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Heritage Minister James Moore appears at a Commons committee with department officials to discuss expenditure plans for the Canadian Heritage 2012-13 and Main Estimates 2013-14 under Heritage. (3:30 p.m. at Room 253-D, Centre Block, Parliament Hill) OTTAWA _ Senate committee on banking, trade and commerce holds a press conference to discuss their report entitled "Follow the Money: Is Canada Making Progress in Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Not Really." (3:45 p.m. at National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington St.) OTTAWA _ Nicolas Lloreda-Ricaurte, Ambassador of Colombia and Jose Antonio Raymundo Bellina Acevedo, Ambassador of Peru, appear at a Commons international trade committee to discuss the benefits for Canada in joining the Pacific Alliance as a full member. (3:45 p.m. at Room 268. La Promenade Building, 151 Sparks St.) OTTAWA _ The National Capital Commission, in partnership with Canadian Heritage, invites the public to view the War of 1812 Monument design concepts. (5 p.m. at National Capital Commission, 40 Elgin St., Room 702) OTTAWA _ Beverly McLachlin, chief justice of Canada, presents the 2013 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. (6 p.m. at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive) OTTAWA _ Sixteen citizens from Eastern Ontario and one citizen from Laval, Quebec, will be presented with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony. (7 p.m. at Lord Elgin Hotel, Pearson Ballroom, 100 Elgin St.) ONTARIO Paul Stalteri, former captain of Canada's soccer team, and Victor Montagliani, CSA president, to make an announcement. (1 p.m.) BURLINGTON, Ont. _ Halton Regional Police Service holds a news conference to discuss the arrest of multiple individuals for the sophisticated break and enter of a Burlington financial institution and the recovery of thousands of dollars in cash and other valuables. (10 a.m. at No. 3 District (Burlington) Community Room, 3800 Southampton Boulevard) ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. _ Public inquiry continues into the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall. Through March 28. (9 a.m.) TORONTO, Ont. _ Women's shelters representatives gather to discuss innovative practices and barriers for abused women and their children in Ontario. Judy Rebick delivers the opening keynote speech on Compassionate Activism at 10:45 a.m. Minister for Women's Issues, Laurel Broten, will be closing the forum on March 21 at 3:15 p.m. (Delta Chelsea Hotel) TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne will meet with the CEO and the chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Closed to media. (9:30 a.m. at Premier's Office, Room 281, Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park) TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne attends question period. (10:30 a.m. at Legislative chamber, Queen's Park) TORONTO _ Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty will be available for a pre-budget photo opportunity. (11 a.m. at Roots Leather Factory, 1162 Caledonia Rd.) TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne attends cabinet meeting. Closed to media. (12 p.m. at Room 275, Queen's Park) TORONTO _ CARP will host a Leadership Forum to hear from five Liberal Leadership candidates on how they would address the priority concerns of CARP members: retirement security, seniors' poverty and equitable access to health care, affordable drugs and home care. (1:30 p.m. at The ZoomerPlex Studio, 64 Jefferson Avenue ) TORONTO _ MPP Rob Leone will hold a media availability to speak about his private member's bill: "The Living Within Our Means Act, 2013," which aims to eliminate the deficit by 2016-2017. (1:30 p.m. at Queen's Park Media Studio) TORONTO _ Gold and copper producer Aura Minerals reports its fourth-quarter results. A conference call will be held on March 21. (4 p.m.) TORONTO _ Toronto public transit advocacy group TTCriders hosts the first of four "Transit Talk" town halls. TTC Chief Executive Officer Andy Byford and TTC Chief Customer Officer Chris Upfold will take part in a question-and-answer session. (7 p.m. at Metro Hall, Room 314) TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne to address the 2013 Ontario Liberal Fund Heritage Dinner. Media availability at 8:15 p.m. (7 p.m. at Metro Convention Centre, South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd.) TORONTO _ The Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index releases its February results.

TORONTO _ Gold company Franco-Nevada Corp. will discuss its fourth-quarter results on a conference call (10 a.m., 647-427-7450) and holds an investor day. (St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre, 150 King St. W.) TORONTO _ Canadian auto parts company Martinrea International Inc. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close. A conference call will be held on March 21.

TORONTO _ Premier Kathleen Wynne will deliver remarks at the 2013 Canada Gairdner Awards at 7:50 a.m. (MaRS, 101 College St. ) xy-TORONTO _ Toronto Fashion Week coverage plans: 5 p.m. Matis by Lucian Matis; 6 p.m. Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani; 8 p.m. Mackage; 9 p.m. Joe Fresh. (David Pecaut Square, 221 King St. W.) WINDSOR, Ont. _ The Essex Region Conservation Foundation holds its annual general meeting. Dr. Wadea Tarhuni, president and CEO of the Windsor Cardiac Centre, will speak. (4 p.m. at Willistead Manor, 580 Devonshire Road) PRAIRIES CALGARY _ Energy services company Tervita Corp. will hold its fourth-quarter conference call. (11 a.m.) EDMONTON _ Former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach speaks at a Canadian Club of Edmonton luncheon. (12 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Hote;, 10111 Bellamy Hill) EDMONTON _ Doctors explain how videoconferencing helps patients access specialized pediatric medical care from their home communities. (1 p.m. at Stollery Children's Hospital, main entrance) EDMONTON _ Furniture and appliance retailer The Brick Ltd. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close.

EDMONTON _ Trial of former RCMP Sgt. Richard Graydon, accused of obstruction for removing evidence from a courtroom during a civil trial. (Court) EDMONTON _ Spring convention of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties concludes. Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson speaks at 8:30 a.m. and Premier Alison Redford speaks at 11 a.m. (Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave.) MORLEY, Alta. _ Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt attends opening of Stoney Nakoda elementary school. (11 a.m. at Stoney Nakoda Elementary School, Stoney First Nation) RED DEER, Alta. _ Doctors at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital explain how videoconferencing helps patients access specialized pediatric medical care from their home communities. (1 p.m. at Red Deer Regional Hospital, main entrance) x-WETASKIWIN, Alta. _ Sentencing hearing for three teens who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting of five-year-old Ethan Yellowbird on the Samson Cree reserve. (9:30 a.m. at Youth Court, Room 103) WINNIPEG _ Court hearing for HudBay Minerals in their attempt to get an injunction against aboriginal protesters at the Lalor Lake project. (10 a.m. at Court of Queen's Bench, York Ave.) WINNIPEG _ Relatives of Brian Sinclair appeal a court ruling that limited the scope of their lawsuit against the health system. Sinclair died in 2008 after waiting 34 hours in an emergency room. (10 a.m. at Court of Queen's Bench, York Ave.) WINNIPEG _ New Flyer Industries Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in Canada and the U.S., releases fourth-quarter and year-end results. A conference call will be held on March 22.

x-REGINA _ Saskatchewan 2013-14 budget to be tabled. (Legislature) BRITISH COLUMBIA KELOWNA, B.C. _ Premier Clark tours Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corporation. (2 p.m. at Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp., 715 - 1925 Kirschner Rd.) KELOWNA, B.C. _ Premier Christy Clark "speed networks" with 30 Kelowna residents who each have a few private minutes with her at Kelowna Chamber of Commerce "business after hours" gathering. (5 p.m. at Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis Street) OSOYOOS, B.C. _ Attorney General Shirley Bond announces two milestones toward the construction of the new Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (10:30 a.m. at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, 1200 Rancher Creek Rd.) PENTICTON, B.C. _ Premier Christy Clark makes announcement benefiting families in the southern Okanagan. (8 a.m. at Penticton Regional Hospital, 550 Carmi Ave.) PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. _ Review panel hearings continue for the Northern Gateway pipeline. Through March 22. (8:30 a.m. at Chances Casino, conference room, 240 West 1st Ave.) SURREY, B.C. _ SFU President Andrew Petter addresses the Surrey Board of Trade. (12 p.m. at Eaglequest Golf Course, 7778 152 St.) VANCOUVER _ The challenge to B.C.'s current drunk driving legislation continues. Through March 20. (10 a.m. at Courtroom 50, BC Court of Appeal, 800 Smithe Street) VANCOUVER _ Jury trial for former B.C. Ferries navigation officer Karl Lilgert, accused of criminal negligence causing death after the Queen of the North sank in 2006. Through June 17. Court sits Monday-Thursday, except on holidays. (10 a.m. at Courtroom 65, Vancouver Law Courts, 800 Smithe St.) VANCOUVER _ The federal government appeals a B.C. Supreme Court decision that struck down Canada's ban on assisted suicide. Through March 22. (10 a.m. at Courtroom 60, B.C. Court of Appeal, 800 Smithe Street) VANCOUVER _ Mercator Minerals Ltd. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close. A conference call will be held on March 21.

VANCOUVER _ Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close. A conference call will be held on March 21.

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