Minister Fortier to Make an Energy Efficiency Announcement 

OTTAWA — The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, alongside the Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) Corporation, will make an announcement to support energy efficiency for affordable housing.

Minister Fortier will be joined by Mathieu Fleury, Councillor for Rideau–Vanier and Chair of the OCH Board of Directors, and Stéphane Giguère, CEO of the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation.

A media availability will follow.

Date:                  August 9, 2021

Time:                 11 a.m. EDT

Location:          203 Presland Road

                            Corner of Presland Road and Whitton Crescent

                            Ottawa, Ontario K1K 2B9

Notes: Flat, closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Those who wish to attend must respect the social distancing practices outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Keeping two metres apart from others and wearing a face mask are highly recommended. Media are asked to pre-register by sending an email to NRCan.media.RNCan@canada.ca.

As per current public health guidance, please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Perform a self-assessment prior to attending the event.