News conference and technical briefing on workplace harassment and violence
Media Advisory
The Government of Canada will make an important announcement on the measures taken to ensure federally regulated workplaces are free from harassment and violence.
A technical briefing by senior government officials from Employment and Social Development Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada and the Privy Council Office will precede the announcement.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, and Pablo Rodriguez, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, will attend.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
DATE: Tuesday, November 7, 2017
TIME: Technical briefing:
10:00 a.m. EDT – 11:00 a.m. EDT
News conference:
11:15 a.m. EDT
PLACE: National Press Building
National Press Theatre
150 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Photography and video recordings are not permitted during the technical briefing.
Journalists who are not members of the National Press Gallery must obtain accreditation from the Gallery in advance. To do so, contact marc.fortier@parl.gc.ca.
To participate by teleconference:
Media outside of the region can also call in to listen to the technical briefing and news conference.
To obtain documents that will be provided during the briefing, media must RSVP in advance to media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
Participant dial-in: 1-877-413-4814
Participant pass code: 9737973#
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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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Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501
media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
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