NEW GLASGOW, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - July 25, 2012) - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce an investment to Pictou County Roots For Youth Society to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Minister MacKay will be available for a photo op and to answer questions from the media following the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.