Government of Canada to announce support for seniors in northeastern Nova Scotia
Media advisory
Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish, will be in Antigonish to announce funding to support social inclusion of seniors in their communities.
The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors).
A photo opportunity and media scrum will follow the announcement.
Please note that all details are subject to change.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. AST
Place: St. Francis Xavier University
Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Hall
2332 Notre Dame Avenue
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Notes for media:
To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.
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Contacts
For information:
Kirstie Hudson
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Secretary of State (Seniors)
kirstie.hudson@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Ann Cantwell
Assistant to Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish
902-565-8769
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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