Media Advisory - Minister Olszewski to make an announcement related to Canada's search and rescue system

EDMONTON, AB, March 17, 2026 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for an announcement to highlight the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize search and rescue capabilities nationwide, including opportunities for partners to participate.

A media availability will follow.

Event: In-person and indoor event
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. (MDT)
Location: 
The Venue (Foyer)
River Cree Resort and Casino
300 East Lapotac Boulevard
Enoch, Edmonton, Alberta

Accredited media representatives must arrive 20 minutes in advance of the event to sign-in and present photo ID and credentials. Photo ID must be visible at all times.

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Contacts: Soraya Lemur, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, 343-574-6781, [email protected]; Media Relations, Public Safety Canada, 613-991-0657, [email protected]