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04 Jun 2026, 19:30 GMT+10
June 4, 2026 - The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), will make an announcement in Surrey, British Columbia to mark the first payment of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM PDT
Location: Surrey, British Columbia
Notes for members of the media:
Members of the media who wish to attend this event are asked to register by email at [email protected] to receive further details. Attendees should arrive no later than 9:15 AM PDT for the press conference. A feed box will not be available onsite and media representatives should bring their own microphones.
There will also be an opportunity to capture b-roll footage with the Secretary of State following the announcement. Media interested in this opportunity should indicate so when they RSVP.
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