Media Advisory - Premier Kathleen Wynne joins ACTIVE AT SCHOOL and Canadian Tire to make announcement related to getting Ontario's children and youth more active

TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Please join the Government of Ontario, ACTIVE AT SCHOOL and Canadian Tire Corporation for a major announcement related to getting Ontario's kids more active. Nine out of ten children do not get the recommended hour a day of quality physical activity – learn how the province of Ontario is working with ACTIVE AT SCHOOL to address this issue.

WHEN:                 



Thursday, November 27, 2014


8:30 am – Media registration


9:00 – 9:20 am – Press conference and formal remarks


9:20 – 10 am – Q&A and interview/photo opportunities



WHERE:                



Mattamy Athletic Centre


Gymnasium 2nd Floor


50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON


(416) 598-5966


Toronto, Ontario                 



WHO: 



  • The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
  • The Honourable Liz Sandals, Minister of Education
  • The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
  • Michael Medline, incoming CEO & President, Canadian Tire
  • Dr. Mike Evans, Staff Physician at St. Michael's Hospital & renowned physical activity advocate
  • Damian Warner, Canadian decathlete
  • Rosie MacLennan, Olympic Gold medallist in Trampoline
  • Josh Cassidy, five-time national champion in Wheelchair Racing
  • Kayla Andrews, 2014 Indigenous Games Bronze medallist in Swimming








SOURCE ACTIVE AT SCHOOL

For further information: To reserve your space at the press conference, please contact: Vanessa Jenkins, Cell: 416-206-8765, Email: vanessa.jenkins@northstrategic.com