NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding to support physical activity for newcomers arriving to Canada

VANCOUVER, BC, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding for a project that supports increased physical activity and healthy living for immigrant populations in Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax.

MP Noormohamed will be joined by representatives from the Immigrant Services Society of BC and its community partners.

There will be a media Q&A session immediately following the announcement.

Date
March 21, 2022

Time
3:00 PM (PDT)

Location
The event will be held in-person at:

The Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia
2610 Victoria Dr.
Vancouver, BC
V5N 4L2

Please note that a COVID-19 screening is required for entry into the venue.

Media may also join by Zoom:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/66523692378

Passcode:  474628

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

SOURCE Public Health Agency of Canada

Media Inquiries: Marie-France Proulx, Press Secretary, Office of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, 613-957-0200; Media Relations, Health Canada, 613-957-2983, [email protected]