Media Advisory - Minister Fraser to make an important announcement about new funding for critical infrastructure projects at Halifax Stanfield International Airport

HALIFAX, NS, Feb. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an important announcement to help the Halifax Stanfield International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support continued air services and important transportation infrastructure projects at the airport.

Minister Fraser will be available to answer questions from the media following the announcement.

For media participation on-site:

In line with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Public Health Nova Scotia health measures, advice and restrictions, in-person attendance will be controlled. Official photo identification must be presented at registration. Please note that all attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination. Wearing a face covering is mandatory.

We ask 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, not to attend.

Date:	Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Time:	10:00 a.m. AST
Location:	Halifax Stanfield International Airport
	747 Bell Boulevard
	Goffs, Nova Scotia
	B2T 1K2
Note:	Event will take place on the Observation Deck.

SOURCE Transport Canada

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