Minister Anand to highlight major milestone in Canada’s COVID-19 response

Milton, Ontario, July 26, 2021 - The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, will highlight a major milestone in Canada’s COVID-19 response. They will be joined by Guy Payette, President of Innomar Strategies, as well as representatives from vaccines suppliers and FedEx Express Canada.  

The event will be held indoors at a packaging warehouse, followed by a media availability.

Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Time: 11 am (ET)
Location: 8030 Esquesing Line, Unit B
Milton, Ontario

Notes for media:

• Members of the media who plan to attend in person must contact Public Services and Procurement Canada Media Relations (media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca) to register in advance and be provided with security directives.
• Please use the main front entrance. Representatives will be on site to provide guidance and instructions.
• Participants are asked to allow sufficient time to arrive and be briefed on security measures.
• Members of the media can also dial in to listen and ask questions
  • Local: 613-954-9003
  • Toll-free: 1-866-206-0153
  • Passcode: 2435248#

Attention:

• All Ontario public health measures must be respected, including physical distancing and the use of a face mask or covering as required (indoors).
• Individuals must not present any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the previous 14 days.
• Participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes to access the event location. Sandals and open-toe shoes are not permitted.