Finance Minister Bill Morneau to Make Announcement on Housing

Toronto—Finance Minister Bill Morneau will make an announcement on Housing on Monday, October 3, at 11:15 a.m. local time.

Media should present themselves no later than 11:00 a.m. at the Ministers’ Regional Office, located at 150 King Street West, Suite 2404, in Toronto.

A media availability will follow.   The Department of Finance Canada will provide a background telephone briefing at 12:30 p.m. local time and will answer questions on a deep background, not-for-attribution basis only (no quotes or references to government officials). Audio recording of the briefing for the purpose of broadcast is strictly prohibited.

Teleconference information for background briefing:

613-960-7526 / or toll-free 877-413-4814 in North America Access code: 5349807

Note:This background briefing is for journalists only. Journalists should dial in at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

Media may contact:

Annie Donolo Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Finance 613-769-7187

Media Relations Department of Finance Canada 613-369-4000