Media Advisory - Minister Mendicino to make an announcement about keeping Canadians safe from gun violence

OTTAWA, ON, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, for an announcement regarding the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to protect Canadians from the threat of gun violence. 

Following his remarks, Minister Mendicino will take questions from the media.

Date
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Time
10:00 a.m. EDT

Location
National Press Theatre
144 Wellington Street, Room 200
Sir John A. Macdonald Building
Ottawa, Ontario

Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is for accredited members of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact [email protected] to request temporary access.

A teleconference line is also available for media who wish to only listen to the event:

Participant dial-in numbers (listen only): 1-866-206-0153 / 613-954-9003
Access Code: 9193762#

Media and guests are asked to respect local physical distancing guidelines. Participants will be required to share their name and phone number for possible contact tracing. Wearing a mask is required, especially when not able to maintain physical distance.

Public health protocols are in effect: please stay home if you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed here: About Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Public Health Ontario, practice good hand washing and other hygiene steps, as well as physical distancing.

SOURCE Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada

Audrey Champoux, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Public Safety, [email protected]; Media Relations, Public Safety Canada, 613-991-0657, [email protected]