/R E P E A T -- The Government of Canada to make an important funding announcement for Black communities in British Columbia/

Minister Khera will make a funding announcement and unveil this year's theme for Black History Month

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, will make an important funding announcement and reveal this year's theme for Black History Month on Tuesday.

Minister Khera will be joined by the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada; the Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament (Vancouver Centre); Michael Coteau, Member of Parliament (Don Valley East); and Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament (London West).

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

Journalists who wish to attend this event must confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of their organization to [email protected] by noon on Tuesday, January 16. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

The details are as follows:

DATE:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TIME:
3:30 p.m.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only), please contact: Laurent de Casanove, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, [email protected], 819-360-0693; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, [email protected]