/R E P E A T -- INVITATION TO MEDIA - Official Opening of Café William: Announcement of Funding from Governments of Canada and Quebec/

SHERBROOKE, QC, Feb. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Media representatives are invited to attend a press conference during which the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport; Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region; and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will officially inaugurate Café William's new facilities and announce the funding that has been granted.

Media representatives are also invited to participate in a tour of the plant following the press conference. A smock, hairnet, and safety shoes must be worn during the visit. The equipment will be provided on site. Jewelry will have to be removed before the tour.

Date:                            February 19, 2024

Time:                           3 p.m.

Location:                     Sherbrooke

We ask any journalists interested in attending this press conference to confirm their presence by writing to the following email address by 12 noon on Monday, February 19, 2024: [email protected]. The precise address of the event will then be shared with you. Only duly accredited media representatives will be able to access the room.

SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Sources: Marie-Justine Torres, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Cell: 613-327-5918, [email protected]; Florence Lavictoire, Political Attaché, Office of the Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism and Minister Responsible for the Laval Region, Tel.: [phone]; Information: Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected];Jean-Pierre D'Auteuil, Head of Media Relations, Communications Branch, Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, Cell: 418-559-0710, Email: [email protected]