Media Advisory: Minister Shea to Announce New Regulations to Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species


LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 4, 2014) - On Friday, December 5, the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada will share details about the Government of Canada's on-going efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species such as Asian Carp in the Great Lakes and Canadian waterways. The Minister will be joined by MPs Dave Van Kesteren, Pat Davidson, Bev Shipley and Joe Preston.

Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

DATE: December 5, 2014
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Best Western Lamplighter Inn
Oak Room Lounge
591 Wellington, ON
London, Ontario

Media unable to attend in person can participate via teleconference.

Dial-in number: 1-877-413-4814
Pass code: 5040641

Contact Information:

Hilary Prince
Communications Manager
905-630-5668
Hilary.Prince@dfo-mpo.gc.ca