Minister Bibeau and Canadian organizations to celebrate 2019 International Development Week 

February 1, 2019 - Across Canada and around the world, Global Affairs Canada, along with individuals and partner organizations, will mark International Development Week by celebrating the hard work of international development workers, volunteers and partners who are finding new ways to empower women and girls, and build a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world.

Media representatives are invited to join us for a reception co-hosted by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, and partners from the international development community. Moderated by Chloe Wilde, this event will be an opportunity to meet with Minister Bibeau and representatives of partner organizations, to partake in an interactive program and to see performances that highlight how Canada empowers women and girls and reduces poverty around the world.

Event: Reception with Minister Bibeau and representatives of international development, humanitarian and civil society organizations
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Time: 5 to 7 p.m. ET
Location: Canada Room, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Notes:

• Media representatives interested in attending should send an email to the Media Relations Office by 12 a.m. (midnight) ET on February 4, 2019.
• Media representatives are to arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. ET.
• This event will be streamed live on Twitter at @CanadaDev and on Facebook at Canada’s International Development - Global Affairs Canada.