/R E P E A T -- Invitation to media - Minister Mélanie Joly to announce investments in aluminum sector/

CHICOUTIMI, QC, Aug. 18, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, will announce financial assistance to support businesses in the aluminum industry.

For several years now, the Government of Canada has been committed to stimulating economic growth by boosting innovation within businesses and organizations working in this sector through support for the development of innovative technologies and processes.

Date:
August 19, 2020

Time:
11 a.m.

Location:
Social Centre (east entrance of main pavilion)
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
555 Boulevard de l'Université
Chicoutimi, Quebec
G7H 2B1

Journalists must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their media outlet to the following email address by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020: [email protected], specifying if they will be on site or connecting at a distance to attend the press conference virtually. For those connecting at a distance, a Zoom link will be sent to enable you to ask questions following the press briefing.

The press briefing will also be broadcast on CED's Twitter account.

People attending the press conference must not present with any symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Note that face masks must now be worn in enclosed areas in Quebec.

Stay connected

Follow CED on social media
Consult CED's news

SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected]; Alexander Cohen, Press Secretary, [email protected]; Jeremy Ghio, Communications Director, Office of the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, [email protected]