Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers to speak about conservation, wildlife, and biodiversity

Ottawa, Ontario – February 21, 2017 – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, is hosting her provincial and territorial counterparts, this week, for a two‑day working meeting to discuss conservation, wildlife, and biodiversity. Media are advised that Minister McKenna, joined by provincial and territorial ministers from across the country, will hold a media availability following their meetings.

Event: Media Availability

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Time: 4 p.m. (EST)

Location: John G. Diefenbaker Building
Victoria Hall
111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

Media who wish to dial in to the media availability can use the numbers below.

English – dial in: 613-960-7518 or 866-805-7923 (toll-free)
English – passcode: 2671066

French – dial in: 613-954-9003 or 866-206-0153 (toll-free)
French – passcode: 9301136

Important: Media representatives who wish to attend must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to sign in and present photo ID and credentials. Photo ID must be visible at all times.

Contacts

Caitlin Workman
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
819-938-9436

Media Relations
Environment and Climate Change Canada
819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free)