Secretary of State Belanger to highlight affordability measures
Media advisory
March 4, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon
The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.
Secretary of State Belanger will highlight the most recent measures announced by the government, which include the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit as well as initiatives to tackle food insecurity.
A media availability will follow.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 am (YST)
Location:
Wyke’s Independent Grocer
5-303 Ogilvie Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.
Contacts
Connor Burton
Senior Communications and Issues Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Secretary of State (Rural Development)
connor.burton@ised-isde.gc.ca
343-549-8093
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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