Media advisory - Minister Duclos to kick off first Government of Canada hackathon to reduce homelessness

OTTAWA, Nov 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will deliver opening remarks at Partnering to Hack Homelessness, a weekend-long event organized by Employment and Social Development Canada, in partnership with Datafest Ottawa and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow.

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

DATE:	Friday, November 18, 2016
TIME:	6:00 p.m.
PLACE:	Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
	235 Queen Street, Level C3, Lab
	Ottawa, Ontario

Minister Duclos's remarks will also be streamed live: https://www.periscope.tv/SocDevSoc

SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada

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