Government of Canada to make a significant announcement regarding the Port of Vancouver
Media advisory
Delta, British Columbia – The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon will make an announcement regarding the Port of Vancouver. He will be joined by the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Jill McKnight, the B.C. Minister of Transportation and Transit, the Honourable Mike Farnworth, the Tsawwassen First Nation Chief, Laura Cassidy, the President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Peter Xotta, and other attendees.
Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the announcement.
Date
July 16, 2026
Time
9:00 AM PDT
Media representatives are asked to register by email for this in-person event by contacting Media Relations at Transport Canada.
Notes for media
- Please include “RSVP for July 16 press conference” in the subject line of the email.
- Event location details will be shared once media are registered.
Contacts
Marie-Justine Torres
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
613-327-5918
marie-justine.torres@tc.gc.ca
Media relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
media@tc.gc.ca
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