Minister Duclos will announce Government of Canada support in official language minority communities and highlight Budget 2016 measures for seniors in Ottawa

Media Advisory

Friday, April 15, 2016

For immediate release

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will announce Government of Canada support in partnership with stakeholders under the Social Partnership Initiative in official language minority communities, as part of the Roadmap for Canada’s Official Languages 2013–2018: Education, Immigration, Communities. The Minister will also highlight Budget 2016 measures for seniors.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

DATE:     Monday, April 18, 2016

TIME:       11:00 a.m.

PLACE:   Fédération des aînées et aînés
                francophones du Canada
                450 Rideau Street, room 300
                Ottawa, Ontario 

NOTE: Media representatives who want to listen to the speech by telephone are asked to call 15 minutes in advance to register.

TO LISTEN BY TELECONFERENCE
Toll-free number: 1-866-999-9779
Access code: 4048525

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FOR INFORMATION (media only):

Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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