Minister Hussen to make an announcement in Ottawa on the safe re-start of child care centres

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting child care centres for a safe re-start in Ottawa. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

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

DATE:       Friday, July 24, 2020

TIME:        9:30 am

PLACE      Sunflower Child Care Centre
                  700 Montreal Road
                  Ottawa, Ontario    

MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS
Call-in details
Media representatives wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1-877-413-4814 or 613-960-7519. The access code is 6911189#.

In-person
Journalists who want to participate in-person must register by contacting media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with their name and media outlet before 7:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2020.

Instructions:

• Arrive between 20 and 30 minutes prior to the announcement.
• Anyone attending the event must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days.
• Attendees will be asked to confirm that they have completed a health screening self-assessment, which will be sent in advance to those registered.
• Please note that wearing a face covering is mandatory.