/R E M I N D E R -- Government of Canada announcements happening in Saskatoon on Tuesday, September 11, 2018/

OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The following is a summary of Government of Canada announcements happening in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Minister Rodriguez to make an important announcement about Indigenous languages 
Time
10:30 a.m.
Location
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
305–2555 Grasswood Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Media may contact:
Simon Ross
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
819-997-7788

Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
[email protected]

Minister Philpott to announce investments for Health Transformation and Child and Family Services with Saskatchewan Tribal Council 
Time
11:30 a.m. (CST)

Location
Radisson Hotel
DaVinci Ballroom
405 20^th St E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X6

Media may contact:
Rachel Rappaport
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Jane Philpott,
Minister of Indigenous Services
819-934-2796

ISC Media Relations
819-953-1160
[email protected] 
Saskatoon Tribal Council
Media Inquiries
306-380-3935

Minister Bains to make an announcement that builds a strong western Canadian economy and supports middle class jobs 
Minister Bains will be joined by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Honourable Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.
Time
12:30 p.m.
Location
Morris Industries Ltd.
2131 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7L 7E1

Following the announcement, Minister Bains will visit the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan.
Time
1:30 p.m.
Location
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization
International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac)
University of Saskatchewan, 117 Veterinary Road, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E3

Media may contact:
Nilani Logeswaran
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation,
Science and Economic Development
343-291-2849
613-668-1794

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
[email protected]

Media Relations
Western Economic Diversification Canada
613-227-7393
[email protected]

Event logistics only:
Rhonda Laing
Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations
Western Economic Diversification Canada
306-975-5944
[email protected]

Minister of Finance to Discuss Middle Class Progress in Saskatoon 
Time
1:00 p.m. local time
Location
Frances Morrison Library
311 23rd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Media may contact:
Pierre-Olivier Herbert
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
[email protected]
613-369-5696

Media Relations
Department of Finance Canada
[email protected] 
613-369-4000

Minister Tassi visits Saskatoon to highlight the Government of Canada's commitment to seniors 
Time
1:30 p.m.
Location
Sherbrooke Community Centre
401 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Media may contact:
Lars Wessman, Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Seniors
613-854-3920
[email protected]

Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
[email protected]

Government of Canada Supports Innovation and Research in the Pulse Sector 
Time
2:00 p.m. (local time)
Location
University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre Field Laboratory
2101 108^th Street, Saskatoon, SK  S7N 5E7

Media may contact:
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972

Jan Cote
Regional Communications Officer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Cell: 306-529-7181

Infrastructure Announcement in Saskatoon 
Time
2:30 p.m. [CST]
Location
Canadian Room
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
2002 Airport Dr., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Media may contact:
Kate Monfette
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-301-0894
[email protected]

Dan Palmer
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations
Communications
306-787-7151
[email protected]

Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll free: 1-877-250-7154
[email protected]

SOURCE Government of Canada

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