/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Parliamentary Secretary Lockhart to participate in culinary tour, meet local businesses that benefit Canada's tourism sector/

RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will participate in a culinary tour in Richmond, British Columbia, and meet with local business owners who support Canada's visitor economy.

During her tour, Parliamentary Secretary Lockhart will discuss the Government of Canada's actions to promote tourism between China and Canada. Increasing tourists from China, and from all countries, strengthens the tourism sector in Canada and helps create good jobs for middle-class Canadian families.

The Parliamentary Secretary will hold a media availability during her visit.

Date:	Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Time:	12 p.m.
Location:	Empire Seafood Restaurant
	200-5951 No. 3 Road
	Richmond, British Columbia

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SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Jeremy Ghio, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 343-291-1777, [email protected]

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