Media Advisory - Montréal (Québec)

Montréal (Québec), August 19, 2020—Members of the media are invited to attend a news conference for an important announcement regarding investments in water infrastructure in Quebec. The conference will take place in the presence of:

• The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
• Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Chantal Rouleau, Delegated Minister for Transport and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region
• Benoit Dorais, Borough Mayor for Sud-Ouest and President of the executive committee of the City of Montreal

Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Time:
10:30 a.m. EST

Location:
Atwater filtration plant
In front of building entrance
999, Dupuis Street
Montréal, Quebec

Reporters interested in attending must confirm their presence by writing to medias@mamh.gouv.qc.ca by 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20.

* In the event of rain, the news conference will be held inside the building.

COVID-19 NOTIFICATION: A great attention will be given to physical distancing requirements and other health measures. Therefore it will be essential to follow the instructions of on-site officials. Those wanting to attend the conference must not show symptoms similar to those of COVID-19, or have been in contact with someone who had a positive diagnosis in the past 14 days.  It is mandatory that you wear a mask or face covering in closed or partially covered public places. For more information, visit: Québec.ca/mask.