Media Advisory - Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to participate in the U.S.-led Leaders Summit on Climate and hold media availability Français
OTTAWA, ON, April 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on April 22, 2021. The Summit will convene heads of state and government, and business and civil society leaders to discuss the urgent need for stronger climate action.
Minister Wilkinson will hold a virtual press conference at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will be joined by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault. Following the media availability, Minister Wilkinson will participate in the Summit's ministerial panel on "Nature-Based Solutions."
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Thursday, April 22 |
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Event: |
Media Availability |
"Nature-Based Solutions" Panel |
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11:00 – 11:45 a.m. (EDT) |
1:05 – 1:55 p.m. (EDT) |
Details on the Summit schedule and livestream link will be posted on the Leaders Summit on Climate Website.
Media representatives are asked to register for the media availability by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Dial-in information will be provided upon registration.
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Contacts: Moira Kelly, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 819-271-6218, [email protected]; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free), [email protected]
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