Media advisory: Fisheries and Oceans Canada welcomes media to the Seal Summit

From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes Indigenous partners, the commercial fishing industry, provincial governments and other stakeholders to discuss sustainable economic opportunities for Canadian seal products. Media are also invited to attend the following events at specific times:

1.     Media are invited to film opening remarks at the Seal Summit. Media will also be given the opportunity to take footage of the room at this time.
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Time: 12:40 to 1:15 p.m. NST
Location: Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre
120 New Gower St.
St. John’s, NL
A1C 6K4

2.     Media are invited to an exhibitor showcase featuring a variety of seal products.
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. NST
Location: Emera Innovation Exchange Conference Centre
100 Signal Hill Rd.
St. John’s, NL
A1A 1B3

3.     Media are invited to film closing remarks at the Seal Summit.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 2:30 to 2:40 p.m. NST
Location: Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre
120 New Gower St.
St. John’s, NL
A1C 6K4

4.     Minister Murray will hold a media availability following the conclusion of the Seal Summit.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 2:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. NST
Location: Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre
120 New Gower St.
St. John’s, NL
A1C 6K4

Note: Media must register in advance with Fisheries and Oceans Canada by emailing MediaNL@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Contacts

Kevin Lemkay
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
613-992-3474
Kevin.Lemkay@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-990-7537
Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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