Minister Jol Lightbound announces historic investments in Canada's small craft harbours

May 7, 2026 - Gatineau, Quebec

The Honourable Jol Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will be in Les les de la Madeleine to highlight investments from the Spring Economic Update to Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Small Craft Harbours Program.

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 1:30 pm (Atlantic Time)   
Location: Grande-Entree, Quebec           

Notes for media

  • Media wishing to attend this event are asked to confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of the media organization they represent to the Public Services and Procurement Canada Media Relations team at [email protected] by May 8 at 9 am (Eastern Time).
  • Please include "RSVP for May 8 Press Conference" in the subject line of the email.
  • Event location details will be shared once media are registered.
  • Media attending the event are asked to arrive no later than 1:15 pm (Atlantic Time).

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