Minister McKenna to lead World Environment Day Panel with Youth Ambassadors aboard Canada C3 Vessel

Kingston, Ontario – June 2, 2017 –The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna will facilitate a youth panel aboard the Canada C3 vessel on World Environment Day. The discussion will focus on youth engagement in nature and environmental stewardship. Classrooms in British Columbia and North West Territories will also be joining via Facebook Live.

Event: World Environment Day Youth Panel
Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
Time: 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location: Canada C3 Vessel        
Kingston Harbour
Kingston, Ontario
Livestream: Canada C3 Facebook Page     

Due to limited space, media are required to confirm in-person attendance by Monday, June 5 at 9 a.m. (EDT) by contacting ec.media.ec@canada.ca. Media should arrive no later than 3 p.m. (EDT) to allow entry aboard the vessel.    

Contacts

Marie-Pascale Des Rosiers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
613-462-5473

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

Peter Wall
Communications Lead
Canada C3
647-688-3622
peter@canadac3.ca