Notice to the media - Minister of Health to speak at the launch of Farm to School: Canada Digs in!

OTTAWA, Oct. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, joined by Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada and Joanne Bays, Farm to Cafeteria Canada and Kim Herrington, Whole Kids Foundation, will visit the Norman Johnston Alternative Secondary School to tour the student garden and make a funding announcement.

Media are invited to a photo opportunity before the announcement. There will also be a media availability following the Minister's remarks.

Date
October 3, 2017

Time
Photo Opportunity: 12:25 PM (EDT)
Announcement: 12:35 PM (EDT)

Media should arrive at 12:10 PM (EDT) to set up

Location
Norman Johnston Alternative Secondary School
"Garden Room"
2401 Cléroux Crescent
Gloucester, ON K1W 1A1

SOURCE Public Health Agency of Canada

Media Inquiries: Yves-Alexandre Comeau, Office of Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, 613-957-0200; Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Media Relations, [phone]