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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, July 30, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable David Lametti, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country will make a funding announcement related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 50. They will be joined by Kukpi7 Wayne Christian, Tribal Chief, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council.

Date:

Tuesday, August 3, 2021



Time:

1:15 p.m. (ET)

Journalists who want to participate must register in advance by contacting media@justice.gc.ca with their name and media outlet. The MS Teams link and phone-in option will be provided to those who register.

SOURCE Department of Justice Canada

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