Media advisory - Premier Wynne to Host Infrastructure Summit with Experts from Across Canada in Toronto on August 6

OTTAWA, July 31, 2014 /CNW/ - An Infrastructure Working Group formed by Canada's Premiers and led by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will convene a summit in Toronto on August 6. The summit will focus on exploring opportunities to build up Canada's public infrastructure and drive economic growth.

Along with Premier Wynne, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for infrastructure and economic development are examining the importance of public infrastructure to Canada's economy and are seeking input from leading industry, government and NGO experts on infrastructure.

The summit will feature an armchair discussion with Premier Kathleen Wynne and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger on the future of public infrastructure in Canada.

Date:	Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Location:	Omni King Edward Hotel 37 King Street East, Toronto
9:00 am	Premiers' Dialogue: Ontario and Manitoba Vanity Ballroom
11:15 am	Media Availability Sovereign Ballroom

Instructions for media:

• Those interested in pre-registering are asked to contact Karen Edwards by Saturday, August 2
• Media registration is outside the Sovereign Ballroom (lobby level, Victoria Street entrance)
• Media attending the Premiers' Dialogue are asked to be in place by 8:30 am
• Those attending the media availability are able to set up in the Sovereign Ballroom as of 8:00 am

Street or pay parking is available near the venue.

 

SOURCE: Council of the Federation

Karen Edwards
Office: 416-314-5726
Blackberry: 647-267-8279
Email: [email protected]