Media Advisory - Unveiling of the Monument Inspired by Alfred Laliberté's Le député arrivant à Québec

The Government of Canada supports a public art installation that commemorates a seminal moment in Quebec history

QUÉBEC, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Member of Parliament (Québec), will deliver remarks at the unveiling of a monument inspired by Alfred Laliberté's sculpture Le député arrivant à Québec on Friday. The monument is being erected as part of the 225^th anniversary of Quebec's parliamentary institutions. Minister Duclos will speak on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

The unveiling will include more than 300 parliamentarians from across la Francophonie, who will be in Quebec as part of the 44^th session of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie.

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

The details are as follows:

Accreditation: Media representatives who are not members of the Press Gallery but would like to cover this event can request accreditation by contacting the Service aux courriéristes parlementaires at 418-643-1357 or by email at [e-mail]

DATE:
Friday, July 6, 2018

TIME:
12:15 p.m.

PLACE:
National Assembly of Quebec
Hôtel du Parlement
1045 des Parlementaires Street
Québec City, Quebec

SOURCE Canadian Heritage

For further information: (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, [e-mail]

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