Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada



Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

September 27, 2012 09:00 ET

Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity: Petitions to Save Experimental Lakes Area Delivered to Parliament

Canadians Oppose the Federal Government's Decision to Cancel the ELA Program

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 26, 2012) - Today, the Coalition to Save ELA will deliver petitions signed by concerned Canadians opposed to the Federal Government's decision to cancel the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) program to MPs on Parliament Hill. MPs from political parties have been invited to come and receive the petitions. Supporters will be holding a large banner announcing the number of Canadians who signed the 'Save ELA' petition.

WHAT: Petition Delivery and Photo Opportunity
WHO: Members of Parliament, Coalition to Save ELA, Council of Canadians, and Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
WHEN: Thursday, September 27, 11:45 am - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Main steps of Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario

The Coalition to Save ELA is a nonpartisan group of scientists and citizens concerned about the future of Canada's Experimental Lakes Area.For more information on the ELA and to download the petition, please visit our website: www.saveela.org

Contact Information

  • Diane Orihel
    Director
    Coalition to Save ELA
    204-979-2395
    media@saveela.org
    Twitter: @SaveTheELA (#SaveELA)