Municipal Affairs
May 5, 2016

Media Advisory: Minister Joyce Attending FPT Meetings on Emergency Management in Toronto

The Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, will attend a meeting of the federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management tomorrow (Friday, May 6) in Toronto.

Each provincial and territorial jurisdiction in Canada has a responsibility for emergency management and public safety. Items expected to be discussed include the emergency management framework for Canada as well as public safety communications.

A media availability with the provincial and territorial ministers will take place after the meeting. Interested media are asked to dial-in by 3:00 p.m. NST using the information below:

English Participants
Toll-free (Canada/US) dial-in number(s): 1-877-413-4814
Pass code: 9502377

French Participants
Toll-free (Canada/US) dial-in number(s): 1-877-413-4814
Pass code: 6293399

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Media contact:
Meghan Drover
Media Relations Manager
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 690-1810
meghandrover@gov.nl.ca

2016 05 05                                                                       4:10 p.m.