Media advisory - Minister Mélanie Joly will announce funding to support the Abitibi-Témiscamingue tourism industry

ROUYN-NORANDA, QC, April 17, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will announce financial assistance for the Abitibi‑Témiscamingue regional tourism association for projects aimed at stimulating the regional economy through the creation of sustainable jobs for the middle class.

The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).

The Minister will take questions from the media following the announcement.

Date:
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Time:
2:30 p.m.

Location:
Maison Dumoulon (General Store)
191, avenue du Lac
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
J9X 4N6

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SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Jeremy Ghio, Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Tel.: [phone], [email protected]