Minister McKenna will join students in a schoolyard cleanup to fight plastic pollution

Gatineau, Quebec – August 28, 2018 – Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will meet with the students of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School and participate in a cleanup activity to engage Canadian youth in the fight against plastic pollution.

The Minister will be accompanied by Environment and Climate Change Canada scientist Magali Houde, who will talk to students about the effects of plastic pollution on wildlife and on the environment.

Event: Discussion with students and cleanup activity
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Time: 8:30 a.m. (EDT)
Location: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School
2 Millar Street
Gatineau, Quebec

Media representatives who wish to attend must register with Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada by 5 p.m. on August 28.