Government of Canada to make announcement related to 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Media advisory
Delta, BC – The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM (PST)
Location: Location to be provided by RSVP only.
If you anticipate any accessibility barriers, please let us know and we will work with you to enable your participation.
Contacts
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
media@veterans.gc.ca
Adam Rogers-Green
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
343-573-0946
adam.rogers-green@veterans.gc.ca