GATINEAU, QC, June 2, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canada Disability Benefit Bill, (An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act), is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons shortly after 10:00 am ET today. Minister Qualtrough will hold a press conference immediately after the tabling in the foyer.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
DATE: |
Thursday, June 2, 2022 |
TIME: |
10:30 a.m. EDT |
PLACE: |
House of Commons Foyer |
West Block |
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Parliament Hill |
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Ottawa, Ontario |
Instructions:
- Arrive between 20 and 30 minutes prior to the announcement.
- Do not attend if you have any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days.
- Please note that wearing a face covering is mandatory.
Accessibility:
The entire building is accessible.
Note: To help ensure optimal simultaneous interpretation sound quality, journalists are encouraged to use a microphone (headphones/headset) or, when possible, a landline, and to avoid using speaker mode if queuing up for questions.
SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada
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(media only) Tara Beauport, Press Secretary, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, 343-576-1628; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, [email protected]
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