Government of Canada celebrates the national historic significance of John Macoun
Media advisory
June 22, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada
Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada as well as Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Centre, Catherine McKenna, will take part in a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of John Macoun.
A field naturalist and scientist, John Macoun was the first to survey, document, and categorize Canadian flora in a systematic manner. He devoted his life to collecting botanical specimens that later formed the core of Canada’s national collection.
Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.
The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Time: Ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m.
Media to arrive at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street,
Ottawa, Ontario
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Information:
Caroline Thériault
Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
819-938-3813
caroline.theriault2@canada.ca
Leslie MacPherson
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Parks Canada
613-923-5261 extension 114
leslie.macpherson@pc.gc.ca