The Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing and media availability on the National Adaptation Strategy

Gatineau, Quebec – June 23, 2023 – Media representatives are advised that senior officials from the Government of Canada will hold a virtual bilingual technical briefing on the release of the National Adaptation Strategy. The briefing will be on background only and is not for attribution.

Event:            Technical Briefing
Date:              Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Time:             8:00 a.m. (PDT)
Location:      Via Zoom

Media representatives are asked to register for the Zoom webinar by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Note for media:
During the technical briefing, reporters are encouraged to use a microphone (headphones/headset) when possible, and to avoid using speaker mode if queuing up for questions to help ensure optimal sound quality.

Following the technical briefing, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will hold a media availability. The Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for British Columbia, and Councillor Mike Klassen, Deputy Mayor of Vancouver, will join them. Chief Jen Thomas of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam Nation, as well as a representative from the Squamish Nation, will also be present.

Event:            Media Availability
Date:              Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Time:             9:00 a.m. (PDT)
Location:     
Vancouver City Hall
453 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia

Note for media:
Media representatives are encouraged to register for this in-person media availability by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada to be made aware of any changes.