Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement toward protecting and restoring the habitat of species at risk in the Greater Montréal area

Laval, Quebec – June 8, 2023 – Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement toward protecting and restoring habitat for species at risk in the Greater Montréal area.

Minister Guilbeault will be joined by Yves Robillard, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin; Stéphane Boyer, Mayor of Laval; Eric Westram, Mayor of Rosemère and Prefect of the Municipalité regionale de comté de Thérèse-De Blainville; and Christine Métayer, Executive Director of Éco-Nature.

Following the announcement, Minister Guilbeault will hold a media availability.

Event:            Funding Announcement and Media Availability
Date:              Friday, June 9, 2023
Time:             10:30 a.m. (EDT)
Location:      Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
                       345 Sainte-Rose Boulevard Laval, Quebec                     

Media representatives are encouraged to express their interest for this in-person event by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada to be made aware of any changes.

Note for media:
Media can participate in-person only. This event will be livestreamed and available for viewing only via Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Facebook page.