Minister McKenna will launch the Climate Action Fund to help increase action and awareness on climate change

Ottawa, Ontario – August 14, 2018 – Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will launch the Climate Action Fund—an initiative that will support clean-growth projects driven by youth, Indigenous Peoples, not-for-profit organizations, and small and medium-sized businesses in communities across Canada.

The Minister will be joined by Christina Tessier, President and CEO of Ingenium, which represents the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
Location: Canadian Heritage Plaza Bridge
At the intersection of Rideau Street and Elgin Street (across the street from the Fairmont Château Laurier)
Ottawa, Ontario

Media who wish to attend must register with Media Relations and arrive 10 minutes prior to the event. Media who cannot attend the event in person can contact Media Relations for copies of media products.