Media advisory - The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will deliver the opening remarks during the Great Canadian National Bird Debate

OTTAWA, Sept. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will deliver opening remarks regarding the importance of birds for Canadians during the Great Canadian National Bird Debate, an initiative of the Canadian Geographic magazine and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. The National Bird Project is inviting a group of experts to debate so as to choose an official bird for Canada by 2017. The debate will be broadcast live.

Event:	The Great Canadian National Bird Debate
Date:	September 19, 2016
Time:	7 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	Canadian Museum of Nature Barrick Salon – 3rd Floor 240 McLeod Street Ottawa, Ontario

SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada

Caitlin Workman, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 819-938-9436; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll free)