Children, Seniors and Social Development
July 26, 2017

Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Bennett to Attend FPT Meetings on Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will be participating in meetings of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation. Meetings are being held at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 27 and 28.

During the two-day conference, ministers will discuss work undertaken toward the advancement of sport, physical activity and recreation in Canada. The meetings take place in advance of the 2017 Canada Games, which are also being held in Winnipeg over the next two weeks. Parliamentary Secretary Bennett will also represent the Provincial Government at the games opening ceremonies on Friday, July 28.

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Media contact
Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca

2017 07 26                             3:10 p.m.