October 9, 2014 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will highlight Canada’s commitment toward girls and women in order to mark the International Day of the Girl Child 2014 at an event in Edmonton, Alberta.
During her remarks, Minister Ambrose will announce funding aimed at improving access to quality education for more girls in developing countries.
Event: Remarks
Date: Friday, October 10, 2014
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: McNally High School, 8440 - 105 Avenue, Edmonton (Alberta)
For more information, please contact:
Louis Longchamps
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
343-203-6581
louis.longchamps@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
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