Media advisory - Minister Freeland to hold news conference following the Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit

HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 29, 2025 /CNW/ - The Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will host a Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit to unlock more opportunities, build a reliable domestic market for our producers and manufacturers, and encourage industry collaboration.

The Summit will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Hamilton, Ontario.

     1. Opening remarks (Pooled coverage of the opening remarks)

Time:                    8:45 a.m. EDT
Location:            ArcelorMittal Dofasco headquarters, 1330 Burlington St E., main lobby

Notes for media

• When registering for the opening remarks, please request any additional tool you will require to fully participate by email before 8:00 a.m. on September 2.
• Media representatives who wish to attend the event must arrive before 8:30 a.m. to sign in and present photo ID and credentials.
• There will be no webcast available.

     2. Closing news conference 

Time:                    4:45 p.m. EDT
Location:            ArcelorMittal Dofasco headquarters, 1330 Burlington St E., main lobby

Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the news conference. 

Notes for media

• When registering for the news conference, please request any additional tool you will require to fully participate by email before 11:00 a.m. on September 2.
• Media representatives who wish to attend the news conference should arrive before 4:30 p.m. to sign in and present photo ID and credentials.
• There will be no webcast available.

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SOURCE Transport Canada - Ottawa

Contacts : Laura Scaffidi , Director of Communications , Office of the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, Ottawa, [email protected]; Media relations : Transport Canada, Ottawa, 613-993-0055, [email protected]