NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce support for the first Safe Long-term Care Fund (SLTCF) agreement with Nova Scotia

CHESTER, NS, Feb. 23, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Barbara Adams, Nova Scotia's Minister of Seniors and Long-term Care, will announce support for safe long-term care in Nova Scotia. They will be joined by Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, and the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Nova Scotia's Minister of Health and Wellness.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date
February 24, 2022

Time
10:00 AM (AST)

Location
The event will be held in person at:

50 Shoreham Village Crescent
Chester, Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0

Note: This event will take place outdoors and proof of vaccination is required to attend as per Nova Scotia Coronavirus (COVID-19): restrictions and guidance - Gathering limits.

Media may also join by Zoom: 
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/62466324407

Passcode: 651044

SOURCE Health Canada

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