Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), will make an announcement regarding foreign credential recognition and support for career development in the Halifax area, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism.
Minister of State Bergen will be introduced by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
Ms. Bergen and Mr. MacKay will be available for photos and to answer questions from the media following the announcement.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
DATE:
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
TIME:
1:30 p.m.
PLACE:
Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services
Suite 2120 (second floor)
Mumford Professional Centre
6960 Mumford Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 30 -
FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Johanna Quinney
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State (Social Development)
613-697-4449
Alexandra Fortier
Cabinet du ministre de l’Emploi et du Développement social et ministre du Multiculturalisme.
819-994-2482
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
