The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, joined by Dr. Gregory Taylor, Chief Public Health Officer and Dr. Judith Bossé, Assistant Deputy Minister, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control will make an announcement concerning the Government’s response to the Ebola outbreak.
Media are also welcome to join the Minister and Dr. Taylor on a lab tour directly following the press conference.
Media unable to attend the press conference in person can participate via teleconference.
Note to Editors: There are currently no cases of Ebola in Canada.
Note to Camera Crews: All camera crews must sign-in at 1:15 p.m. CDT for security clearance and briefing prior to filming inside of the NML.
Date
Monday, November 3, 2014
Time
1:15 p.m. CDT security clearance/briefing (cameras)
2:00 p.m. CDT announcement in NML Theatre followed by a lab tour.
*all media must bring photo identification*
Location (in person)
National Microbiology Laboratory
1015 Arlington Street
Winnipeg, MB
Teleconference Dial-in
Dial-in: 613-960-7526 / 1-877-413-4814
Participant Code:1201466
Media Inquiries:
Michael Bolkenius
Office of the Honourable Rona Ambrose
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
