Minister Hajdu to visit Northwestern Ontario to meet with First Nation communities and make announcements on behalf of ISC and FedNor

Kenora, Ontario — Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will visit Northwestern Ontario.

During her visit, Minister Hajdu will have the opportunity to meet with the Chiefs and members of a number of First Nations communities, will partake in community celebrations and will make several announcements.

Details of the visit are as follows:

Tuesday, July 4:

Meeting with Shoal Lake #40 First Nation
Closed to media

Northwest Angle No. 33 First Nation –  Celebration and announcement regarding the community’s water treatment plant
Chief Darlene Comegan of the Northwest Angle No. 33 First Nation will also join Minister Hajdu for the announcement and celebration.

Time: 2:00 p.m. (CT)

Where: Northwest Angle No. 33 First Nation
Angle Inlet – water access only

Media participation: Media wishing to attend in person are asked to pre-register with Zeus Eden (zeus.eden@sac-isc.gc.ca) directly. There is no option to call in or to attend virtually.

Wednesday, July 5:

Visit to  Fort Frances Health Centre
Closed to media

Thursday, July 6:

FedNor to announce support for Northwestern Ontario communities
Minister Hajdu will announce FedNor funding in support of municipal initiatives across Northwestern Ontario. Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, and municipal representatives for Fort Frances will also join the announcement.

Time: 11:00 a.m. (CT)

Where: Market Square
235 Scott Street
Fort Frances, ON

Media participation: Minister Hajdu, MP Powlowski, and guest speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the announcement.