Media Advisory - The Government of Canada to Host National Summit on Antisemitism

The Government of Canada to host National Summit on Antisemitism convened by the Honourable Irwin Cotler, Canada's Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, and the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will take part virtually in the National Summit on Antisemitism on July 21, where she will deliver opening remarks. Convened by the Honourable Irwin Cotler, Canada's Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, the summit will bring together diverse Jewish community leaders, with the participation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and federal ministers.

Please note that details are subject to change. All times are local.

FOR VIRTUAL EVENT:

Live streaming of the opening remarks and the Combating Antisemitism in our Communities session will be available on the Canadian Heritage Facebook page.

Opening Remarks

DATE: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
TIME: 12:00 p.m.

Combating Antisemitism in our Communities session

DATE: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
TIME: 3:10 p.m.

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only) Aidan Strickland, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, [email protected]; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]

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