Media advisory - Minister McKenna to visit Southern Ontario to announce support for climate action: Itinerary for February 27, 2019 Français
OTTAWA, Feb. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will travel to Southern Ontario on February 27 and 28 to announce support for local climate action initiatives.
On February 27, Minister McKenna will participate in a tax clinic at H&R Block with MP Damoff to talk with local residents about the Climate Action Incentive.
Event: |
Tax Clinic and Media Availability |
Date: |
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 |
Time: |
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. (EST) |
Location: |
H&R Block |
3550 Dundas Street |
The event will be livestreamed on the Environment and Climate Change Facebook page.
On February 27, Minister McKenna will announce support from the Climate Action Fund to help farmers learn and develop solutions to adapt to our changing climate.
Event: |
Announcement and Media Availability |
Date: |
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 |
Time: |
12:00 p.m. (EST) |
Location: |
Local Food and Farm Coop Annual General Assembly |
The event will be livestreamed on the Environment and Climate Change Facebook page.
Later, Minister McKenna will hold a town hall event with Minister Gould in Burlington to hear from Canadians about climate action and Canada's climate plan.
Event: |
Town Hall |
Date: |
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 |
Time: |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
Location: |
Canada Centre for Inland Waters |
There will be an opportunity for media to ask questions at the conclusion of the event.
Media who wish to attend any of the above events are encouraged to register with Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Environment and Climate Change Canada's Twitter page
Environment and Climate Change Canada's Facebook page
SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
Contacts: 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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