Minister McKenna to kick off Parks Canada – Canada 150 activities at Ottawa City Hall on New Year's Eve

December 29, 2016                              Ottawa, Ontario                                   Parks Canada


On New Year’s Eve, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will launch Parks Canada’s year-long celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. She will welcome visitors for some family-friendly Parks Canada’s activities at Ottawa City Hall during the Ottawa 2017 New Year’s Eve celebration that will include the lighting of a spectacular cauldron and the Fire of Friendship Torch Relay.


Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

What: Photo opportunity and Interviews

Date: December 31st, 2016

Time: 5:30 p.m. (ET)

Location:
Parks Canada Section
Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Ave. West
Ottawa, Ontario

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Information:

Marie-Hélène Brisson
Manager, Ministerial Events and Liaison
Parks Canada
613-797-2730
marie-helene.brisson@canada.ca