The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an announcement on improving high-speed Internet.

February 18, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario

The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will make an announcement on improving high-speed Internet.

Date: Monday, February 21, 2022

Time: 11:00 a.m. (NT)

Location:

Secondary Building (Bishop’s Tavern)

Marble Mountain Resort

Exit #8, Trans-Canada Highway

Steady Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

Note to media

Members of the media will be able to participate on site or via teleconference.

For media participation on site:

Media outlets wishing to take part in the availability are asked to RSVP ISED Media Relations (media@ised-isde.gc.ca) to confirm their attendance. In-person attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination via the NLVaxPass, wear a face covering at all times, and remain at least two metres apart from others.

For media participation by teleconference:

Media outlets wishing to take part in the teleconference are asked to contact ISED Media Relations (media@ised-isde.gc.ca) to receive the dial-in information.

Luka Vujic

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development

343-571-9582

luka.vujic@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

media@ised-isde.gc.ca