The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos will lead a Canadian Delegation for the 2018 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Children, Families and Social Development will lead a Canadian Delegation in New York, for the 2018 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. He will be presenting Canada’s first Voluntary National Review report, which will highlight Canada’s progress to date on the 2030 Agenda.

During his visit, Minister Duclos will also take part in various bilateral meetings and participate in a number of events.

Media representatives wishing to view the Ministers remarks are invited to watch live via the United Nations video stream on UN WEB TV at: http://webtv.un.org/.

Minister Duclos will hold a media teleconference from New York.

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

EVENT 1:  
Media teleconference

DATE:    
Tuesday, July 17, 2018       

TIME:    
1:30 p.m.     

Media representatives wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1- 877-413-4814 (toll-free in Canada and the United States) or 613-960-7519. The access code is 3906409#.

EVENT 2:   
2018 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

DATE:     
Tuesday, July 17, 2018      

TIME:      
3:30 p.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):

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