Media Advisory – Minister Boissonnault to announce federal investments for unique tourism experiences across Alberta

Press Release

From: Prairies Economic Development Canada

September 26, 2024

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, to announce federal support for businesses, communities, and organizations in developing and sharing their local tourism products for visitors from across Canada and around the globe.

Joining Minister Boissonnault will be Shae Bird, CEO, Indigenous Tourism Alberta; Traci Bednard, CEO, Explore Edmonton; Juanita Marois, CEO, Métis Crossing; and Allen Jacobson, Cultural Manager, La Cité Francophone.

Speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the remarks.

Date:
Friday, September 27, 2024

Time:
9:30 a.m. (MT)

Location:
Room 107
Edmonton EXPO Centre
7515 118 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Please use Entrance 5.

Complimentary parking is available: please register your license plate by scanning a QR code upon entry into the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

Contacts
Rohit Sandhu
Communications Manager
Prairies Economic Development Canada
587-337-3141
rohit.sandhu@prairiescan.gc.ca

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