Minister Tassi visits Vancouver Island to highlight the Government of Canada’s commitment to seniors
Media advisory
On Monday, August 20, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, will visit organizations in Victoria and southeastern Vancouver Island that have benefitted from Government of Canada funding for seniors.
Photo opportunities and media availability will follow each visit.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
Minister Tassi will tour the garden and will make an announcement.
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society – Welcome Gardens
1014 Yates Street
Victoria, British Columbia
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TIME: 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Victoria West Lawn Bowling Club
95 Bay Street
Victoria, British Columbia
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TIME: 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
841 Ralph Street
Victoria, British Columbia.
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TIME: 1:45 p.m.
PLACE: Central Saanich Senior Citizens Association
1229 Clarke Road
Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
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TIME: 3:30 p.m.
PLACE: Cowichan Community Policing Advisory Committee Society
3-149 Canada Avenue
Duncan, British Columbia
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TIME: 4:15 p.m.
PLACE: Cowichan Green Community Society
360 Duncan Street
Duncan, British Columbia
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FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Annabelle S. Archambault, Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Seniors
613-462-7126
annabelle.archambault@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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