Minister Hehr will deliver remarks at the launch of the Hire for Talent Campaign

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will participate in the launch of the Hire for Talent Campaign. The Hire for Talent campaign aims to make small businesses more aware of and confident about hiring people with disabilities.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow.

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

DATE:       Wednesday, October 18, 2017
TIME:         12:30 p.m.    
PLACE:     Live Work Play
                   300-2197 Riverside Drive (at Bank Street)
                   Ottawa, Ontario

- 30 -

FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Jane Almedia
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
819-934-1122 / TTY: 1-866-702-6967

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