Minister Chagger Heads to Regina to Take Part in LGBTQ2, Youth, and Multicultural Community Events
Media advisory
REGINA – The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will be in Regina on February 7 and 8 to attend the Fierté Canada Pride National Conference. Minister Chagger will make an important funding announcement in support of an anti-racism initiative on Friday afternoon. She will also meet with youth and multicultural community stakeholders throughout the weekend.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
Schedule of events for Friday, February 7:
EVENT: Fierté Canada Pride Opening Plenary Session
TIME: 9:00 a.m. **Minister Chagger is expected to deliver remarks at about 9:40 a.m.**
LOCATION: The Hotel Saskatchewan, 2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan
NOTE: Open to media. Media representatives wishing to participate should arrive no later than 9:15 a.m. and register with Jacqueline Sippola (204-583-1328).
EVENT: Funding announcement for the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, 452 Albert Street North, Regina, Saskatchewan
Contacts
For more information (media only), please contact:
Danielle Keenan
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
613-301-8276
danielle.keenan@canada.ca
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
pch.media-media.pch@canada.ca