Minister Tassi to visit the Halifax region to highlight the Government of Canada’s commitment to seniors

Media advisory

On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, will visit organizations that help prevent social isolation among seniors and have benefitted from Government of Canada funding for seniors.

To mark Fraud Prevention Month, she will also co-host a fraud prevention session for seniors.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow each visit.

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

EVENT:    Tour

TIME:        8:45 a.m.

PLACE:     Sackville Heights Community Centre
                   45 Connolly Road
                   Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia

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EVENT:    Tour and Fraud Prevention Session

TIME:         1:00 p.m.

PLACE:      Edward L. Roach Centre for Living
                    Northwood Halifax Campus
                    2615 Northwood Terrace
                    Halifax, Nova Scotia

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EVENT:      Meet and Greet

TIME:         3:45 p.m.

PLACE:      Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax
                    86 Ochterloney Street
                    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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Contacts

FOR INFORMATION (media only):

Annabelle 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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