/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Jordan to deliver opening remarks at first ever Gear Innovation Summit/

HALIFAX, Feb. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Media are advised that the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, will deliver opening remarks on Canada's commitment to protect marine ecosystems and marine life at the 2020 Gear Innovation Summit. There will also be a media availability with the Minister at the first health break during the Summit.

            
              Date:        
            February 11, 2020



            
              Time:                 8:30 am AST - Minister
                                               delivers opening remarks
                                      10:00 am AST - Minister
                                      available to speak with
                                      media


                        Location:             Halifax Convention Centre
                                     1650 Argyle Street
                                     Halifax, Nova Scotia
                                     B3J 0E6

This event will be livestreamed on Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Twitter page.

Minister Jordan to announce federal funding for Nova Scotia's ocean sector

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Minister Jordan, on behalf of the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie of Canada, will announce funding projects that will support the growth of Nova Scotia's ocean sector.

     Date:     
              February 12, 2020


     Time:     
              1:30 p.m. AST


     Location:            Centre for Ocean Ventures &
                           Entrepreneurship (COVE)
               Colin MacLean Hall
               27 Parker Street
               Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
               B2Y 4T5

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