Media advisory - Minister McKenna to visit Hamilton to highlight climate action and the Climate Action Incentive payment

OTTAWA, March 12, 2019 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will travel to Hamilton to highlight climate action, carbon pollution pricing, and the Climate Action Incentive payment.

Minister McKenna will visit an H&R Block tax preparation clinic with the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, Filomena Tassi, and the Member of Parliament for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek, Bob Bratina, to highlight the benefits of the Climate Action Incentive payment for Ontarians.

Event:	Tax Clinic and Media Availability
Date:	Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time:	10:00 a.m. (EDT)
Location:	H&R Block 34 James Street South Hamilton, Ontario

The Minister will also meet with the Mayor of the City of Hamilton, Fred Eisenberger, to discuss climate action.

Event:	Media Availability
Date:	Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time:	3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	Hamilton City Hall, Lobby 71 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario

Later, Minister McKenna will hold a town hall event with Minister Filomena Tassi and MP Bob Bratina to hear from Canadians about Canada's climate plan.

Event:	Town Hall and Media Availability
Date:	Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Time:	6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
Location:	Mohawk College The Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation, Gallery 135 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton, Ontario

                       

There will be an opportunity for media to ask questions at the conclusion of the town hall.

The events will be livestreamed on the Environment and Climate Change Facebook page.

Media are encouraged to express their interest and register for the event with Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada's Twitter page

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SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada

Sabrina Kim, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 819-743-7138, [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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