/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia will announce significant funding for Université Sainte-Anne/

The Government of Canada reiterates its commitment to Francophones and Acadians in Nova Scotia

CHURCH POINT, NS, Aug. 10, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - 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 Thursday along with the Honourable Colton Leblanc, Nova Scotia's Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie.

They will announce significant funding to support Nova Scotia's Francophones in accessing quality education in their language, from early childhood to the post-secondary level. This funding will also support the vitality of Acadian and Francophone communities in Nova Scotia.

Journalists must confirm their attendance by sending their full name and the name of the media outlet they represent to [email protected] by 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 10.

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

The details are as follows:

DATE:
Thursday, August 11, 2022

TIME:
10:00 a.m.

PLACE:
Bibliothèque Louis-R.-Comeau
Université Sainte-Anne
Church Point, Nova Scotia

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For more information (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]