Minister Olszewski in Edmonton to highlight affordability measures
Media advisory
January 29, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.
Minister Olszewski will highlight the most recent measures announced by the Government, which include the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, as well as initiatives to tackle food insecurity.
Minister Olszewski will be joined by Marjorie Bencz, Executive Director with Edmonton’s Food Bank. Media availability with speakers will follow remarks.
Date:
Friday January 30, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM MT
Location:
Edmonton’s Food Bank
11508 120 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
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Contacts
Brennan Bunko
Acting Communications Manager
Prairies Economic Development Canada
Brennan.Bunko@prairiescan.gc.ca
587-330-3690
Soraya Lemur
Press Secretary
Office of the Hon. Eleanor Olszewski
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
Soraya.Lemur@ps-sp.gc.ca
343-574-6781
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