/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Rickford Announces Participation in Annual Meetings with Provincial and Territorial Energy and Mining Counterparts/

HALIFAX, July 17, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in his annual meetings with his federal and provincial energy and mining counterparts on July 19 and 20.

He will deliver keynote remarks discussing Canada's plan for Responsible Resource Development and new milestones achieved in partnership with the provinces related to jobs, environmental protection and First Nations engagement.

These annual meetings bring together federal, provincial and territorial ministers to discuss cooperation and opportunities related to energy and mines, while defining priorities within governments' respective jurisdiction for the coming year.

Media are invited to pre-register for the Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference by contacting Sarah Levy MacLeod at 902-424-0438 or [email protected]. Media badges will be provided at the conference registration desk.

Media opportunities are outlined below.

Date and Time	Room	Call-In
July 20, 2015  11:45 a.m. ADT	Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS Boardwalk outside Marriot Hotel	Ministers' photo opportunity.
July 20, 2015 12:50 p.m. ADT	Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Halifax Ballroom   1919 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS	Minister Rickford will deliver keynote remarks.   Media are invited to attend in person or can listen to the Minister's remarks via conference call:   Call-in number: 1-877-394-5901 Access Code: 5837704   Participants will be on "listen-only" throughout the call.
July 20, 2015 1:15 p.m. ADT	Marriott Harbourfront Hotel Nova Scotia Ballroom D   1919 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS	Minister Rickford will hold brief availability with the media.

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SOURCE Natural Resources Canada

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