The federal government to support community initiatives advancing gender equality in Greater Sudbury
Media advisory
February 16, 2026 – Sudbury, Ontario — Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will reaffirm support to advance better inclusion in Sudbury.
Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Independent Living Sudbury
Manitoulin building
125 Durham St
Greater Sudbury, ON
P3E 3M9
Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person must register by 11:00 AM EDT on February 18, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.
Contacts
Chris Zhou
Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
343-551-0457
Chris.Zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
819-420-6530
media@fegc-wage.gc.ca
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