Minister Lightbound and PS Guay to make a federal critical minerals announcement

March 16, 2026

MONTREAL - The Honourable Jol Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a critical minerals announcement in Montreal, Quebec. He will be joined by Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, as well as by representatives from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and Export Development Canada. A media availability will follow. 

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing [email protected]. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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