Media Advisory - Government of Canada to make announcement related to 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

DELTA, BC , Jan. 15, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement. 

Date:          January 16, 2026

Time:          11:00 AM (PST)

Location:    Location to be provided by RSVP only.

If you anticipate any accessibility barriers, please let us know and we will work with you to enable your participation.

SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa

Media inquiries: Media Relations, Veterans Affairs Canada, 613-992-7468, [email protected]; Adam Rogers-Green, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs, 343-573-0946, [email protected]