Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding Parks Canada infrastructure investments in New Brunswick

January 17, 2017                       Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick                        Parks Canada

Pat Finnigan, Member of Parliament for Miramichi—Grand Lake, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, will make an announcement regarding new infrastructure investments in Kouchibouguac National Park and for Parks Canada sites in the Chignecto Isthmus area in New Brunswick.

Following the announcement, a site visit of the amphibian crossings on Route 117 will be offered to those interested (weather permitting).

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

The details are as follows:

Date:                January 19, 2017

Time:                10:30 a.m. (AT)

Media are asked to be present by 10:15 a.m.

Location:          Visitor Reception Centre
                          Kouchibouguac National Park
                          186 Route 117
                          Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick

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Contact and RSVP:
Roxanne Richard
Partnering, Engagement and Communications Officer
Northern New Brunswick Field Unit
Parks Canada
roxanne.richard@pc.gc.ca
Tel.: 506-851-4661 or 506-224-0043