Media advisory - Minister Valdez to announce federal investment to attract international events and boost tourism

TORONTO, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce a Government of Canada investment to attract more major international conferences and events. She will be joined by Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination Canada.

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to confirm their attendance.

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Time: 9:30 am (ET)

Location:
TD Terrace
160 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario

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Contacts: Erin Quevillon, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, [email protected]