Media Advisory – Deputy Prime Minister's itinerary for Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Ottawa, Ontario

Interviews with local media.

8:45 a.m.

The Deputy Prime Minister will join the Prime Minister and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, for a virtual discussion with parents on child care. They will discuss experiences families have faced caring for children during the COVID-19 pandemic, and early learning and child care measures in Budget 2021 that will support families.

The opening remarks will be streamed live on the Prime Minister’s official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/CanadianPM

Note for media:

• Pooled photo opportunity

11:00 a.m.    

The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in a virtual discussion with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce about Budget 2021.

Note for media:

• The event will be streamed live via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82741197430

1:00 p.m.

The Deputy Prime Minister will participate in a virtual discussion with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce about Budget 2021.

Note for media:

• To register for the event, visit: https://halifaxchamber.com

5:00 p.m.

The Deputy Prime Minister will meet virtually with the Task Force on Women in the Economy.