Media Advisory - Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development visits Richmond and Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, March 3, 2020 – Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, Maryam Monsef, will tour the Richmond and Vancouver areas to meet with rural representatives, make an important announcement concerning Canada’s LGBTQ2+ community, and tour several facilities that advocate for the equal treatment and safety of women.

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

8:30 a.m.
Minister Monsef meets with representatives of the Board for the Union of British Columbia

10:30 a.m.
Minister Monsef makes an important announcement regarding support for the LGBTQ community
312 Main Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia
OPEN TO MEDIA

2:00 p.m.
Minister Monsef visits the BC Society of Transition Houses and WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre.

4:00 p.m.
Minister Monsef meets with Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director at Battered Women's Support Services, and other key stakeholders.

For more information (media only), please contact:

Contacts:

Alex Howell
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
613-862-7245

Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
CFC.Media.SWC@cfc-swc.gc.ca