/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Government of Canada invests in improved infrastructure providing services to Francophones in Ontario/

The Government of Canada supports services for Francophones in Welland.

WELLAND, ON, Jan. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will take part in a press conference on Tuesday, January 10. The minister will announce significant funding to expand an institution that provides services to Francophones in Welland. She will be accompanied by Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament (Niagara Centre).

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Journalists who wish to attend the conference in person must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of the media outlet they represent to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023.

COVID-19 Notice: At the request of Foyer Richelieu Welland, journalists wishing to attend the press conference must wear a mask, answer a questionnaire, and be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.

DATE:
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

TIME:
9:30 a.m.

PLACE:
Foyer Richelieu Welland
655 Tanguay Avenue
Welland, Ontario

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only) please contact: Marianne Blondin, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]:[email protected]