/R E P E A T -- Notice to the media - Health Minister to announce federal measures to increase access to opioid treatment/

OTTAWA, March 23, 2018 /CNW/ -  The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, will be announcing federal measures to increase access to opioid treatment.

Government of Canada officials will also hold a media technical briefing (teleconference only) following the Minister's remarks and media availability.

Date
March 26, 2018

Time
9:15 a.m. (EDT)– Press Conference

The Press Conference will be broadcast on Periscope Live: Periscope.tv/HealthCanada

11:30 a.m. (EDT) – Technical Briefing

Location
Shepherds of Good Hope
3rd floor boardroom "Community Room"
256 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M9

Tech Briefing Dial in:
Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US):
1-866-206-0153
9399557#

Notes for Media:
RSVP to [email protected] or [phone] to receive a Technical Briefing Package

SOURCE Health Canada

Media Inquiries: Thierry Bélair, Office of Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, [phone]; Media Relations, Health Canada, [phone], [email protected]