Minister Chagger to make announcements in Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, January 19, 2018—As part of a three-day trip to British Columbia, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government of the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, will travel to Victoria on Monday, January 22. While there, she will deliver a keynote address on sustainable tourism and attend meetings with stakeholders.

The Minister will also make two Government of Canada announcements.

8:30 a.m. – Minister Chagger will deliver a keynote opening address at the IMPACT Sustainability Travel and Tourism Conference. As part of her remarks, the Minister will also make an important announcement in support of British Columbia’s Indigenous tourism sector.

Location:
Victoria Conference Centre
720 Douglas Street
Victoria, British Columbia

2:15 p.m. – Minister Chagger will make an announcement at the Alacrity Foundation of British Columbia, a not-for-profit organization that works to promote technological entrepreneurship and facilitate regionalized investment opportunities.

Location:
Alacrity Foundation
838 Fort Street, Suite 100
Victoria, British Columbia

Follow Minister Chagger on social media.

Twitter: @MinofSBT
Instagram: minofsbt

For further information, please contact:

Jonathan Dignan
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Small Business and Tourism
343-291-2700

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca