The government of Canada to make marine conservation announcement

Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will make an important announcement related to Canada’s marine conservation targets.  

Media are invited to attend. Following the announcement, Minister LeBlanc will be available to answer questions from media.

Date:                   February 16, 2017    

Time:                   1:00 p.m. (PST)

Location:             Vancouver Convention Centre

                              Room 306 – 3rd Floor

                              1055 Canada Place,

                              Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0C3

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Athina Vazeos
DFO Communications
rhq.media@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 604-666-7120
Cell: 604-499-5808

Laura Gareau
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
Laura.Gareau@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Internet: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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