The Government of Canada will announce funding to address systematic barriers to employment, justice and social participation among Indigenous peoples, racialized communities and religious minorities.

GATINEAU – The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, will meet with stakeholders and make an announcement on Tuesday. Following the announcement, Minister Chagger will take questions from reporters via teleconference.

FOR VIRTUAL EVENT:

Livestreaming of the announcement will be available on the Canadian Heritage Facebook page.

FOR MEDIA AVAILABILITY:

Media representatives wishing to participate in the teleconference should dial 1-877-413-4815 (toll-free in Canada and the United States) or 613-960-7526. The access code is 7007848#.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

EVENT: Virtual announcement / media availability

DATE: Tuesday, August 3  

TIME: 12:00 p.m. virtual announcement / 12:30 p.m. media availability

LOCATION: Virtual

Aidan Strickland

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

aidan.strickland@canada.ca