Minister Olszewski and Parliamentary Secretary Housefather to Highlight Emergency Preparedness Week and Strengthen Emergency Response and Capacity

Ottawa, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, accompanied by Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, as they highlight Emergency Preparedness Week and announce investments to strengthen emergency response and capacity.

A media availability will follow.

Event: Hybrid (in-person and via Zoom)

Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. (EDT)

Location: National Press Theatre

180 Wellington Street, Room 325

Ottawa, Ontario

Note for media:

• Simultaneous translation audio feed will be available. Participation in the question-and-answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to request temporary access.
• Media attending in person must arrive on-site before 9:30 a.m. EDT to register, sign in, and present photo ID and credentials.
• Both in-person and virtual attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.