TORONTO, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce a Government of Canada investment to attract more major international conferences and events. She will be joined by Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination Canada.

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Time: 9:30 am (ET)

Location:
TD Terrace
160 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario

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