Media Advisory - Government of Canada announcing Build Communities Strong Fund investment in greater Victoria rail project

ESQUIMALT, BC, Sept. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- 

Event:         The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable
                    Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific
                    Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) will announce funding through the Build Communities
                    Strong Fund, which is a cornerstone of the Government of Canada's plan to create the
                    infrastructure needed to build Canada strong.

Map of British Columbia with text that reads: Media Advisory, Esquimalt, BC.

Date:           Wednesday, September 16         

Time:           9:00am

Location:    Esquimalt Nation Health Centre
                    Həlitəŋ ʔəw̓ Mək̓ʷ 
                    1200 Seenupin Road                                      
                    Esquimalt, B.C.

All media wishing to attend or participate virtually are asked to pre-register by emailing [email protected]. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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SOURCE Pacific Economic Development Canada

Contacts: Greg Frame, Policy Advisor and a/Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary of State (Seniors), [email protected]; Sophia Lee, Director General, Communications, PacifiCan, [email protected]