Canada – Government of Canada to make an announcement on investments for critical infrastructure and housing for First Nations communities in the Northwest Territories

Please be advised that Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs, along with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will hold a press conference to announce new investments in Indigenous infrastructure to address critical gaps and improve economic, social and health outcomes in their communities.

Ottawa, Ontario — Please be advised that  Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs, along with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will hold a press conference to announce new investments in Indigenous infrastructure to address critical gaps and improve economic, social and health outcomes in their communities.

There will be a media availability following the announcement. Journalists who would like to participate in the Zoom event should notify RCAANC.media.CIRNAC@canada.ca.

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET)

Ryan Cotter

Director of Communications

Office of the Honourable Daniel Vandal

Minister of Northern Affairs

819-953-1153