Invitation to media - Minister Diane Lebouthillier to announce investments to support tourism and the practice of winter activities in the Gaspésie and Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions

GASPÉ, QC, April 6, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Minister of National Revenue, invites media representatives to a press conference on Government of Canada support for eight organizations working in the tourism and winter tourism sectors, including Chic-Chac and Camp de base Coin-du-Banc.

The announcement of these CED financial contributions will be made on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.

Tourism is a major economic engine, providing many jobs. The impacts of the pandemic on this hard–hit sector are likely to last for some time still. The Government of Canada is working in collaboration with community stakeholders to boost tourism organizations and prepare them for an eventual recovery.

Date:
April 7, 2021

Time:
1:30 p.m.

Location:
The press briefing will be held online through the Zoom platform.

Journalists must confirm their participation by registering at the following address: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-6pSyC_tS8-SVLiTlwcwZA.

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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, [email protected]; Catherine Mounier-Desrochers, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, [email protected]