Minister Anandasangaree in Iqaluit to highlight affordability measures

Media advisory

Iqaluit, Nunavut – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with His Worship Solomon Awa, Mayor of Iqaluit, to highlight the Government of Canada’s most recent measures to make life more affordable for Canadians, including the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel across the country.

A media availability will follow.

Event: In-person

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Time: 2:30 p.m. EDT

Location:
Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre
655, Mattaaq Crescent
Iqaluit, Nunavut

Contacts

Simon Lafortune
Deputy Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Public Safety
Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca

Media Relations
Public Safety Canada
613-991-0657
media@ps-sp.gc.ca

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2026-04-23