Media Advisory – Correctional Investigator to host Press Conference with Leaders of National Indigenous Organizations

Press Release

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2023 – Joined by leaders from First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, the Correctional Investigator of Canada, Dr. Ivan Zinger, will host a news conference to discuss Indigenous Corrections issues in his latest Annual Report.

National Press Theatre
Room 325 (Wellington Building),
180 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:30 am EST

Following opening remarks from the Correctional Investigator, each leader will make their own statement reflecting on the report’s implications for the people and Nations they represent.

Participants

Ghislain Picard, Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec-Labrador
Cassidy Caron, President of Métis National Council
Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

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

For further information: Ms. Monette Maillet, Executive Director, Monette.Maillet@oci-bec.gc.ca, 613-791-0170

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