Media advisory - Minister Valdez to highlight substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs

ST. CATHARINES, ON, Aug. 31, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight new measures to protect and support Canadian workers and businesses.

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Time: 9:00 am (ET)

Location:
Ontario Shipyards
340 Lakeshore Road
St. Catharines, Ontario

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

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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]