Launch of the Canada Water Agency

Winnipeg, Manitoba – October 11, 2024 – Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, as well as Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, will announce the official launch of the Canada Water Agency. Following remarks, there will be a media availability.

Event: Hybrid media availability
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. (CDT)
Location: The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
and via Zoom webinar

Media representatives are asked to register for this hybrid event by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada at the following address: media@ec.gc.ca. The Zoom link will be provided upon request.

Note: If joining the announcement virtually, journalists are encouraged to identify themselves and their outlet when called upon. Media should also use headphones/headset and avoid using speaker mode if queuing up for questions to help ensure optimal sound quality.