Prime Minister to make food program announcement in Nova Scotia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his way to talk to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2024 06:38:48 AM.

Last Updated Jun 20, 2024 12:06:48 PM.

According to the Prime Minister’s itinerary, he will be visiting Nova Scotia today.

Justin Trudeau will join Central Nova MP Sean Fraser, who is also the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, in the central region of the province to meet with local students and educators.

Trudeau is also expected to make an announcement about the National School Food Program this afternoon.

Following that event, Trudeau is scheduled to visit a local farm to discuss female entrepreneurship and support for local school food programs.

This is a developing story. More to come.

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