Minister Duncan to speak at the United Nations on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Media advisory
The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will attend the 11th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities from June 12–14, where she will speak about the Government of Canada’s commitment to persons with disabilities.
During her visit, Minister Duncan will speak at the opening session of the UN conference and also take part in various bilateral meetings and participate in a number of panel discussions and events.
Media representatives wishing to view the Minister’s remarks are invited to watch live via the United Nations video stream on UN WEB TV at: http://webtv.un.org/
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
Opening Session of the UN Conference:
DATE: Tuesday, June 12, 2018
TIME: Session to begin at 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: United Nations Headquarters
405 East 42nd Street
New York, New York
United States of America
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FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Annabelle S. Archambault, Press Secretary
Office of Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
613-462-7126
annabelle.archambault@canada.ca
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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