/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Joly to speak to the chamber of commerce and industry of the Maskinongé RCM about the economic potential of tourism/

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, March 1, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will speak to the Chambre de commerce et de l'industrie de la MRC de Maskinongé [French site] about the economic potential of tourism in Canada, including in Mauricie, and will highlight how the sector creates good jobs for middle-class families. She will also discuss Canada's upcoming federal tourism strategy and respond to questions from the audience.

Minister Joly will answer questions from the media following her remarks.

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SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada