A media advisory says Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will be in Montréal to announce next steps for the federal “Buy Canadian” policy. The advisory states the announcement is made on behalf of Joël Lightbound, the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant. The visit is scheduled for July 3, 2026.
Both sources describe the event as a briefing focused on “new measures” intended to directly support small businesses. The advisory frames the announcement in terms of continuing or expanding procurement-related support under the Buy Canadian approach, though it does not provide detailed policy specifics in the supplied text. It also indicates the purpose of the appearance is to highlight those measures publicly in Montréal. No additional actions, timelines beyond the date of the advisory, or quotes from officials are included in the excerpts provided.
