Minister Schulte to announce investments in seniors in Mississauga and across Canada

The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, along with Gagan Sikand, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, Stephane Lauzon, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors, and Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga, will announce new steps the Government of Canada is taking to help seniors stay connected and active during the pandemic.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

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

DATE:              Thursday, September 3, 2020
TIME:              9:15 a.m.
PLACE             River Grove Park
                         Soccer Field
                         5800 River Grove Avenue
                         Mississauga, Ontario

MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS

Call-in details
Media representatives wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1-866-805-7923 or 613-960-7518. The access code is 7983061#.

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 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 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.
• Please note that wearing a face covering is mandatory.