OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to highlight the launch of the National Food Security Strategy in Edmonton and the Government of Canada's efforts to build a more affordable and resilient food system. A media availability will follow.

Following the press conference, members of the media are invited to capture b-roll footage during a tour of the gardens and greenhouse at the Agri-Food Discovery Place.

Event: In-person and indoor event
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. (MDT)
Location: 
Agri-Food Discovery Place
University of Alberta
Building F83, 6020 118 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Notes for media:

• Accredited media representatives must arrive 20 minutes in advance of the event to sign-in and present photo ID and credentials. Photo ID must be visible at all times.

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SOURCE Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC)