WHITEHORSE, YK, March 4, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, will discuss the Government of Canada's plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.
Secretary of State Belanger will highlight the most recent measures announced by the government, which include the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit as well as initiatives to tackle food insecurity.
A media availability will follow.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 am (YST)
Location:
Wyke's Independent Grocer
5-303 Ogilvie Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to confirm their attendance.
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Contacts: Connor Burton, Senior Communications and Issues Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary of State (Rural Development), [email protected], 343-549-8093; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, [email protected]
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