Media advisory - Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on new funding for protecting green spaces in Montréal

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will make an announcement on new funding for protecting green spaces in Montréal.  

They will be joined by Pierre Lessard-Blais, Borough Mayor of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve; Alia Hassan-Cournol, City of Montréal Councillor for the district of Maisonneuve–Longue-Pointe, Sophie Mauzerolle, Responsible for urban planning and mobility on the executive committee of the City of Montréal; and Karine Boivin Roy, Member of the National Assembly for Anjou–Louis-Riel.

Following the announcement, Minister Guilbeault will participate in a media availability.

Event:	Announcement and Media Availability
Date:	Friday, November 10, 2023
Time:	9:30 a.m. (EST)
Location:	Montréal, Quebec

Media representatives are encouraged to register to this in-person event by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada to be made aware of any changes.

The location will be confirmed only to accredited media representatives.

Note to media: No vehicles will be permitted at the park section. Street parking is available.

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Contacts: Kaitlin Power, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 819-230-1557, [email protected]; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free), [email protected]