/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Minister Joly to address the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal regarding Canada's economy and industrial priorities/ Français
MONTRÉAL, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Economic Development Canada for Quebec Regions will participate in a discussion regarding Canada's economy and industrial priorities, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montréal.
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 am (ET)
Location: Montréal, Quebec
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Note: The activity will be held in French.
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