Canada – Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make a historic announcement about high-speed Internet
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia Minister of Citizens` Services, will make a historic announcement on improving high-speed Internet in rural and remote British Columbia communities.
March 4, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia Minister of Citizens` Services, will make a historic announcement on improving high-speed Internet in rural and remote British Columbia communities.
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. (PT)
Location:
Mission Library
33247 Second Avenue
Mission, British Columbia
Note to media:
Members of the media will be able to participate on site or via teleconference.
For media participation on site:
Media outlets wanting to take part in the availability are asked to RSVP to ISED Media Relations (media@ised-isde.gc.ca) to confirm their attendance. In-person attendees will be required to wear a face covering at all times and remain at least two metres apart from others.
For media participation by teleconference:
Media outlets wanting 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
Media Relations
Government Communications and Public Engagement Ministry of Citizens’ Services, Province of British Columbia
250-356-7959