/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Joly to Host the First Forum as Part of the Review to Modernize the Official Languages Act in Moncton/

The Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be in Moncton to host the first of several forums across Canada as part of the review to modernize the Official Languages Act

MONCTON, ON, March 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will host the first of several forums across Canada on various themes related to the Official Languages Act on Tuesday.

The first forum, taking place in Moncton, will focus on the promotion of culture and bilingualism. These discussions with community stakeholders will help Minister Joly identify key issues and actions to prioritize as part of the review to modernize the Official Languages Act.

Minister Joly invites all Canadians to watch the forums live online. Details of the webcast are available below and will be posted on our social media channels 24 hours before airing.

Webcast details:

• Moncton, March 12, 2019, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

To join the webcast and for more information, visit www.canada.ca/talking-official-languages 

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

The details are as follows:

DATE:
March 12, 2019

TIME:
9:00 a.m.

PLACE:
Richelieu Hall (room 157), Léopold-Taillon Building
Université de Moncton
18 Antonine-Maillet Avenue
Moncton, New Brunswick

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only), please contact: Jérémy Ghio, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]

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