Minister of Transport to make an announcement related to the Government of Canada’s efforts to protect the oceans

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, will make an announcement related to the Government of Canada’s efforts to protect the oceans.

Minister Alghabra will be available to answer questions from the media following the announcement.

For media participation on-site:

In line with the Public Health Agency of Canada and British Columbia Provincial Health Officer’s recommendations, in-person attendance will be controlled by Transport Canada. Official photo identification must be presented at registration. Wearing a face cover is recommended.

We ask for people who have recently received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, or are awaiting test results, or who have been exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms as described on Health Canada's website, to not attend.

Date:               Friday, July 16, 2021
Time:              9:30 a.m. PDT
Location:        Vanier Park, just east of the Vancouver Maritime Museum (see X on attached map)
                        1095 Ogden Avenue
                        Vancouver, V6J 1A3

Live stream:        Transport Canada Facebook page