Media Advisory

Minister Kent to Make an Announcement Regarding Japan Tsunami Debris

VANCOUVER, B.C. – March 12, 2013 – Media representatives are advised that Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, will make an announcement regarding Japan tsunami debris clean-up efforts. He will be joined by the Honourable Terry Lake, B.C Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Seiji Okada, Consul General of Japan.

Event: Tsunami Debris Clean-up Announcement

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Time: 11:00 a.m.  (PDT)

Location: Sutton Place Hotel

              Chateau Olivier Room

              845 Burrard Street

              Vancouver, British Columbia

For more information, please contact:

Mary Ann Dewey-Plante
Director of Media Relations
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441

Media Relations
Environment Canada
819-934-8008