Media Advisory - Ministers Olszewski and Gauvin to host the 2026 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award Ceremony in Edmonton

EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, along with her co-chair and New Brunswick counterpart, the Honourable Robert Gauvin, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for La Francophonie, as they present awards recognizing excellence in emergency management across Canada.

The awards recognize individuals, organizations and communities that have demonstrated leadership and outstanding contributions in five categories: Resilient Communities, Search and Rescue Volunteers, Search and Rescue Employees, Next Generation, and Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management.

Media representatives are invited to attend the ceremony solely to capture B-roll footage. No interviews, media availability or question-and-answer opportunities will be offered.

Event: In-person awards ceremony and B-roll opportunity (camera only)
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. ABT
Location:
The exact location will be provided upon registration. Registered media representatives will receive the event location by email confirmation.

Media Registration:
Media representatives wishing to attend must register with Public Safety Canada at [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. ABT on Friday, November 6, 2026. Media representatives who register after the deadline may not be guaranteed access to the event.

Notes for media:

• Accredited media representatives are asked to arrive 20 minutes before the start of the event to allow time for security screening, sign-in procedures, and presentation of government-issued photo identification and media credentials.
• Identification must be visible at all times.
• Media representatives must remain in designated areas and follow instructions from event officials.

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Contacts: Evan Brick, Senior Communications Advisor, Office of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, [email protected]; Paul Bradley, Director of Communications, New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, [email protected]; Media Relations, Public Safety Canada, 613-991-0657, [email protected]