Federal government to announce investments to prevent human trafficking and support victims and survivors
Media advisory
July 15, 2026 – Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal support to help prevent human trafficking and support victims and survivors.
Date: July 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM ADT
Location: Halifax Central Library (Rooftop)
5440 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS
B3J 1E9
Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:30 AM ADT on July 17, 2026, by emailing media@fegc-wage.gc.ca.
Contacts
Ruth Mekonnen
Acting Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
819-360-0557
Ruth.Mekonnen@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Media Relations
Women and Gender Equality Canada
819-420-6530
media@fegc-wage.gc.ca
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