SAINTE-CLAIRE, QC, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will make an announcement in support of a cleaner vehicle manufacturing industry.

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026

Time: 11:00 am (ET)

Location: Sainte-Claire, Quebec

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

Media should arrive at 10:15 am. The facility tour will begin at 10:30 am, followed by a press conference at 11:00 am. Please note that long pants and closed-toe shoes are required for the facility tour.

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