Media Advisory - Minister Joly to Announce New Cultural Trade Mission at Creative Canada Event in Vancouver

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will announce details of a new cultural trade mission and share the Government's vision for the future of Canada's creative industries at an event hosted by the Vancouver International Film Festival

VANCOUVER, Oct. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be in Vancouver on Thursday to announce details of a new cultural trade mission and share the Government of Canada's vision for the future of Canada's creative industries.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Activity #1 – Fireside Chat at the Vancouver International Film Festival–VIFF Industry Exchange
Minister Joly will participate in a moderated discussion about Creative Canada, the Government of Canada's vision for the future of Canada's creative industries. She will also take this opportunity to announce details of a new cultural trade mission.

Notes for media:
– Media are invited into the Vancity Theatre to film B-roll during the Minister's appearance. A media availability will follow in the outside atrium.

TIME:
Event begins at 1:00 p.m.
Media availability at 2:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Vancouver International Film Centre, Vancity Theatre
1181 Seymour Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

Activity #2 – Roundtable Discussion
Minister Joly will participate in a roundtable discussion with Mr. Weldon Epp, Consul General of Canada in Shanghai, and representatives from Canada's creative industries, on opening new markets for Canadian content.

Notes for media:
– This event is closed to the media.

TIME: 3:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Library Square
300 West Georgia Street, 2^nd floor
Vancouver, British Columbia

Activity #3 – Directors Guild of Canada Reception
The Minister will deliver remarks at the Directors Guild of Canada Reception.

Notes for media:
– This event is closed to the media.

TIME: 8:00 p.m.  
PLACE:
The Distillery Bar + Kitchen
1131 Mainland Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

Activity #4 – Screening of "Our People Will Be Healed"
The Minister will deliver remarks at a screening of Alanis Obomsawin's documentary, "Our People Will Be Healed".

Notes for media:
– Photo opportunity at the beginning of the event.

TIME: 9:00 p.m.  
PLACE:
Vancouver International Film Centre, Vancity Theatre
1181 Seymour Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For further information: (media only), please contact: Rachel Rappaport, Press Secretary (interim), Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, 819-997-7788; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [e-mail]

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