Media Advisory - Government of Canada to make an announcement on High Frequency Rail in Montreal

MONTRÉAL, March 8, 2022 /CNW/ - The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Annie Koutrakis, will hold a news conference to provide an update on High Frequency Rail.

Following the press conference, Minister Alghabra and Parliamentary Secretary Koutrakis will take questions from the media.

For media participation on-site:

In line with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Quebec Public Health's recommendations, in-person attendance will be controlled by Transport Canada. Official photo identification must be presented at registration. Wearing a face cover is mandatory. Please note that all attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination.

We ask for people who have recently received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, or are awaiting test results, or who have been exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms as described on Health Canada's website, to not to attend in person.

Date:	Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Time:	10:00 a.m. (EST)
Location:	VIA Rail Montreal Maintenance Centre  201 Ash Avenue (cross street Dick Irwin)  Montreal, Quebec H3K 3K2

SOURCE Transport Canada

Laurel Lennox, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, Ottawa, [email protected]; Media Relations: Transport Canada, Ottawa, 613-993-0055, [email protected]