Media Advisory - Minister Joly to Participate in the JUNO Awards and Other Events in Vancouver

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be in Vancouver this weekend to take part in the JUNO Awards and other various events

OTTAWA, March 22, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, will be in Vancouver this weekend to participate in the JUNO Awards, as well as other events.

Her trip will begin with a historic funding announcement for Arts Umbrella. She will then deliver opening remarks at the event "Fearless: Inspiring Music Industry Women and their Careers." Finally, she will present awards at both the JUNO Gala Dinner and the JUNO Awards.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

Activity #1: Arts Umbrella Funding Announcement

*CHANGE: Minister Joly will participate via video

DATE:
Friday, March 23, 11:45 a.m.

PLACE:
Arts Umbrella
1400 Johnston Street
Granville Island (former south building of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design)
Vancouver, British Columbia

Activity #2: Fearless: Inspiring Music Industry Women and their Careers

*Event not open to media

DATE:
Saturday, March 24, 2018

PLACE:
The Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

Activity #3: JUNO Gala Dinner

*Media accreditation is required. Please contact [email protected]

DATE:
Saturday, March 24, 2018, 6:00 p.m.

PLACE:
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia

Activity #4: JUNO Awards

*Media accreditation is required. Please contact [email protected]

DATE:
Sunday, March 25, 2018, 5:00 p.m.

PLACE:
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way
Vancouver, British Columbia

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

(media only), please contact: Simon Ross, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage, 819-997-7788; Media Relations, Canadian Heritage, 819-994-9101, 1-866-569-6155, [email protected]