Minister O’Regan to Make Tree-Planting Announcement 

OTTAWA — The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will provide an update on the Government of Canada’s commitment to plant two billion trees to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

A media availability will follow the event.

Date:                  December 14, 2020

Time:                  3:00 p.m. NT

Location:          Rise and Shine Nursery
                            829 Main Road
                            Goulds, Newfoundland and Labrador A1S 1J4

Accredited media are asked to pre-register to participate in person or by teleconference by contacting NRCan Media Relations at nrcan.media.rncan@canada.ca.

Notes:                 Those who wish to attend are asked to respect the social distancing practices outlined by the Public                                        Health Agency of Canada. Keep two metres apart from others and follow all directional arrows. Wearing                                a face mask is required. Do not enter greenhouses where staff members are working. No food or drinks                                permitted onsite.

                              In-person attendance will be limited to 30 people.

                              As per current public health guidance, please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or                                              experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.