Media representatives are advised that the Parliamentary Secretary, Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement related to the protection of the Lake Winnipeg Basin. He will be joined by the Minister of Agriculture and Resource Development, the Honourable Ralph Eichler.

Event: Announcement and media availability (in-person or via Zoom)

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Time: 11:00 a.m. (CDT) / 12:00 p.m. (EDT)

Location: The Forks

1 Forks Market Road

Winnipeg, Manitoba

(across the Canopy area and down the steps to the port area along the Riverwalk)

Please note masks are mandatory and social distancing will be in effect.

Media representatives are asked to register by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Dial-in information will be provided upon registration. Local media can join in-person or via Zoom.

Joanna Sivasankaran

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change

819-790-1907

Joanna.Sivasankaran@ec.gc.ca

Media Relations

Environment and Climate Change Canada

819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free)

media@ec.gc.ca