OTTAWA, Nov. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and Bill Blair, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and to the Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the regulation of cannabis.

A media availability will be held immediately following the announcement.

Government of Canada officials will also hold a media technical briefing (no cameras) following the announcement and media availability.

Date:

November 21, 2017

Time:

Announcement and Media Availability

3:30 p.m. (EST)

Media Technical Briefing

4:15 p.m. (EST)

Location:

Announcement and Media Availability

Foyer - House of Commons

Parliament Buildings

Ottawa, Ontario

Media Technical Briefing

National Press Theatre,

150 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario

Media that are not member of the press gallery wishing to take part in the technical briefing are invited to participate via teleconference:

Teleconference

Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-413-4814

Pass code: 9282776#

SOURCE Health Canada

For further information: Media Inquiries: Thierry Bélair, Office of Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, (613) 957-0200; Media Relations, Health Canada, (613) 957-2983