Secretary McLean to Announce Food Insecurity Measures in Victoria
Summary
Employment and Social Development Canada issued a media advisory announcing that Secretary of State Stephanie McLean will provide an update on Government of Canada measures to address food insecurity at a Victoria, British Columbia supermarket on April 17, 2026. The announcement includes a media availability following the formal remarks. No specific policy details or programs are described in the advisory.
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Employment and Social Development Canada released a media advisory announcing an upcoming public announcement by Secretary of State Stephanie McLean regarding Government of Canada measures to address food insecurity. The event is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PDT at Sabzi Mandi Supermarket in Victoria, British Columbia, with a media availability to follow.
This media advisory does not contain specific policy proposals, regulatory requirements, or compliance obligations. It serves solely as an invitation to media to attend an announcement that has not yet occurred. Compliance officers should note that no new regulatory requirements or reporting obligations are established by this document.
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GATINEAU, QC, April 16, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will give an update on the Government of Canada's recent measures to tackle food insecurity.
A media availability will follow the announcement.
Please note that all details are subject to change.
| Date: | Friday, April 17, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. PDT |
| Place: | Sabzi Mandi Supermarket
306 Burnside Road West
Victoria, British Columbia |
Notes for media: To register, contact kirstie.hudson@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.
SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada
For information: Kirstie Hudson, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary of State (Seniors), kirstie.hudson@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca; Media Relations Office, Employment and Social Development Canada, 819-994-5559, media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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