Ministers Philpott and Goodale to make an important announcement, followed by a media technical briefing

Media Advisory

December 11, 2016

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health and the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, will make an important announcement regarding an Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related amendments to other Acts.

Health Canada and Canada Border Services Agency officials will hold a media technical briefing by teleconference following the announcement by the Ministers.

Government officials will be available to answer questions from the media following a statement.

Date

December 12, 2016

Time

Announcement: 3:30 pm EST
Technical Briefing: 4:15 pm EST

Location

The announcement will take place in the Foyer of the House of Commons.

Periscope channel for live stream of announcement: https://www.periscope.tv/Safety_Canada/

Media Technical Briefing will be held by teleconference at:
613-960-7526 / 877-413-4814
Pass Code: 3341443

Media Inquiries:

Andrew MacKendrick
Office of Jane Philpott
Minister of Health
613-957-0200

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983

Scott Bardsley
Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
613-998-5681

Canada Border Services Agency
Media Line
613-957-6500


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