The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Canada, will hold a press conference regarding the introduction of a bill that proposes amendments to the Canada National Parks Act. Mayor Richard Ireland will also be in attendance.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

Date:                Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time:               4:00 p.m. (EDT)

Location:         West Block
                          135-B Press Conference Room
                          3938 Wellington St.
                          Ottawa, Ontario

The event will also be available via Zoom.

Media participation:

Media are required to rsvp with the Press Gallery at pressres2@parl.gc.ca.

Participation in the question-and-answer portion of this event is either in person or via Zoom and is limited to accredited members of the Press Gallery. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.

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