OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 2, 2021 /CNW/ - On February 3, Government of Canada officials will host a background briefing for media on ideologically motivated violent extremism (IMVE).
Following the briefing, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, will make an announcement and take questions from the media. He will be joined by Joël Lightbound, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
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Background Briefing for Media (not for attribution, via teleconference) |
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 |
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Time: 11:00 a.m. EST |
The background briefing will be held by teleconference only. Media who wish to participate by phone can dial-in by using the numbers below. Media are encouraged to dial-in 15 minutes before the start of the background briefing. Teleconference participants will be able to ask questions.
Participant dial-in numbers: 613-960-7518 / 1-866-805-7923 |
Access Code: 5150084# |
To receive embargoed copies of background briefing materials, please register by sending an email to [email protected]. Embargoed materials will be shared with media 30 minutes prior to the briefing.
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Media Availability (via teleconference) |
Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 |
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Time: 12:30 p.m. EST |
The news conference will be held by teleconference only. Media who wish to participate by phone can dial-in by using the numbers below. Media are encouraged to dial-in 15 minutes before the start of the media availability. Teleconference participants will be able to ask questions.
Participant dial-in numbers: 613-954-9003 / 1-866-206-0153 |
Access Code: 5246957# |
SOURCE Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Contacts: Mary-Liz Power, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, [email protected]; Media Relations: Public Safety Canada, 613-991-0657, [email protected]
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