Media Advisory - Minister Olszewski highlights federal support for Edmonton area businesses

EDMONTON, AB, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding to help businesses in the Edmonton area adapt to new trade realities and modernize operations.

Minister Olszewski highlights federal support for Edmonton area businesses (CNW Group/Prairies Economic Development Canada)

Joining Minister Olszewski will be Heather Thomson, Vice President of Economy and Engagement, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce; Hersh Gupta, President of Housing, Akash Group of Companies; Jon McCallum, CEO, Flexxaire; and Chris Goodwin, President, Weldco-Beales Manufacturing.

Speakers will be available to take media questions following remarks.

Date:
Friday, April 17, 2026

Time:
11:45 a.m. MT

Location:
Flexxaire
10430 180 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
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SOURCE Prairies Economic Development Canada

Narmin Hassam-Clark, Acting Communications Manager, Prairies Economic Development Canada, [email protected], 587-532-7170; Soraya Lemur, Press Secretary, Office of the Hon. Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, [email protected], 343-574-6781