UPDATE - Media Advisory - Minister McKenna to visit Southwestern Ontario to Support Action on Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Please note that the time of the event Visit to the Bay Area Climate Change Office has changed.
TORONTO, July 17, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, will travel in Southwestern Ontario on July 18 and 19, to make new announcements on protecting nature and the places Canadians love, as well as to meet with important stakeholders on the issue of climate change. Minister McKenna will highlight actions the Government of Canada is taking to protect the environment, grow the economy, and build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Event: Government of Canada and Bruce Trail Conservancy to make an important announcement regarding the expansion of Bruce Peninsula National Park
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The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will make an important announcement regarding the expansion of Bruce Peninsula National Park. | |
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Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 |
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9:15 a.m. |
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Location: |
Harbourfront Centre, Canada Square |
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235 Queens Quay West | |
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Toronto, Ontario | |
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Event: Visit to VeriForm and Photo Opportunity for Media
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Along with local community representatives and stakeholders, Minister McKenna will be touring the VeriForm facility, a metal fabrication company that has invested to cut its carbon emissions and improve its competitiveness. | |
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Date: |
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 |
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Time: |
2:00 p.m.- 2:45 p.m. (EDT) |
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Location: |
20 Lindsay Road |
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Cambridge, Ontario | |
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Event: Visit to the Bay Area Climate Change Office, Media Availability and Photo Opportunity
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Bay Area Climate Change Office is a collaborative venture between Mohawk College and the cities of Hamilton and Burlington | |
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Date: |
Thursday, July 19, 2018 |
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10:30 a.m. ? 10:55 a.m. (EDT) |
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Location: |
Mohawk College (Fennell Campus) |
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135 Fennell Avenue West | |
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Hamilton, Ontario | |
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Event: Great Lakes Protection and Restoration Announcement and Media Availability
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Minister McKenna is pursuing investments in nature and conservation and will be announcing federal support to protect and restore freshwater resources across Canada. | |
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Date: |
Thursday, July 19, 2018 |
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Time: |
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. (EDT) |
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Location: |
Sugarloaf Harbour Marina |
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3 Marina Drive | |
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Port Colborne, Ontario | |
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Media representatives who wish to attend any of the above events are asked to register by email with Environment and Climate Change Canada's Media Relations.
Please note that media should arrive 15 minutes in advance of event start times to receive their media accreditation.
SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
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