Media advisory -Federal government to announce investments to prevent human trafficking and support victims and survivors

HALIFAX, NS, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal support to help prevent human trafficking and support victims and survivors.

Date:	July 17, 2026
Time:	10:00 AM ADT
Location:	Halifax Central Library (Rooftop)
	5440 Spring Garden Road
	Halifax, NS
	B3J 1E9

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:30 AM ADT on July 17, 2026, by emailing [email protected].

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Contacts: Ruth Mekonnen, Acting Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), 819-360-0557, [email protected]; Media Relations, Women and Gender Equality Canada, 819-420-6530, [email protected]