Media advisory – Federal government to make a significant announcement to advance nation-building infrastructure in Canada

YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ – The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, the Premier of the Northwest Territories, and the Honourable R.J. Simpson, will make a significant announcement to advance nation-building infrastructure in Canada. The Honourable John Main, Premier of Nunavut, will also be in attendance.

Media will have an opportunity to ask questions following the announcement.

Date

Wednesday, June 24, 2026                                  

Time

8:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time

Location

Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories (Great Hall)

4570 48 St.

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories  

X1A 3A5

Media representatives are asked to register by email for this hybrid event by contacting Media Relations at Transport Canada. Registered media wishing to participate virtually will receive login information following registration.

Note for media

• Please include “RSVP for June 24 press conference” in the subject line of the email.

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SOURCE Transport Canada – Ottawa