/R E P E A T -- Notice to the media - Minister Philpott speaking at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2016/

OTTAWA, Oct. 21, 2016 /CNW/ -

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will announce significant steps by the Government of Canada in assisting Canadians in making healthy food choices, and outline her vision for a healthy Canada.

A media availability will follow her remarks.

Media may get onsite accreditation at the Media Secretariat located in the Viger Hall
(next to the registration area).

Officials from Health Canada will hold a media technical briefing via teleconference at 11 a.m.

Date
October 24, 2016

Time
8:30 a.m. (EDT)

Technical Briefing:
11 a.m. (EDT)

Location
Room 517A
Palais des congrès de Montréal
201 Viger avenue West
Montréal (Québec)
H2Z 1X7

Technical Briefing (teleconference only) :
613-960-7526
or toll free 877-413-4814
Access Code: 2318601

SOURCE Health Canada

Media Inquiries: Andrew MacKendrick, Office of Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, [phone]; Media Relations, Health Canada, [phone]