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Media Advisory - Minister Lametti to Make a Funding Announcement Regarding the Revitalization of Indigenous Laws

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OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 50. Minister Lametti will be joined by the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, as well as a representatives of the Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge.

Date:

Monday, May 17, 2021

Time:

11:00 a.m. (ET)

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Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US):
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Local dial-in number: 613-954-9003
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