Media Advisory - Minister Wilkinson and Premier Horgan to make important announcement on the restoration and protection of wild Pacific salmon Français
VICTORIA, March 14, 2019 /CNW/ - The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and B.C. Premier, the Honourable John Horgan, will make an important announcement relating to the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund. Announced in November 2018, the Fund will focus on salmon habitat protection and restoration as well as ensuring the fish and seafood sector in British Columbia is positioned for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Media are invited to attend. The Minister and Premier will be available to take questions following the announcement.
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604-681-0260 |
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1-877-353-9184 |
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Participant Pass Code: |
70829 |
Date: |
Friday, March 15, 2019 |
Time: |
9:00 a.m. (local time) |
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Fisherman's Wharf, 12 Erie St, Victoria, BC |
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SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region
Contacts: Jocelyn Lubczuk, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, 343-548-7863, [email protected]; Media Relations: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 613-990-7537, [email protected]; Sage Aaron, Communications Director, Office of the Premier, 778-678-0832
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