Minister Valdez to highlight substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs
Media advisory
August 31, 2026 – St. Catharines, Ontario
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 media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.
Contacts
Erin Quevillon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
erin.quevillon@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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