Media advisory: Minister Wilkinson will announce new Oceans Protection measures for British Columbia
Richmond, BC – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will announce new measures for British Columbia as part of the Government of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. This plan is the largest investment ever made in Canada’s coasts and waterways, and will improve marine safety and responsible shipping, protect Canada’s marine environment, and will offer new possibilities for Indigenous and coastal communities.
Media are invited to attend the event. After the announcement, there will be an opportunity for media to ask questions.
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. (PT)
Location: Canadian Coast Guard Base
Sea Island
4260 Inglis Dr, Richmond, BC
Media will be directed where to park upon arriving at the gate.
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Contacts
For more information:
Jocelyn Lubczuk
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
Jocelyn.Lubczuk@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
(613) 992-3474
Michelle Imbeau
Coast Guard Communications Advisor
Office: 604-666-2872
Cell: 604-219-5730
Email: Michelle.Imbeau@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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