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Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Monday, March 12, 2018:

Ville de Saguenay (Chicoutimi), Quebec

10 a.m. The Prime Minister and the Premier of Quebec, Philippe Couillard, will participate in a roundtable with aluminum industry leaders.

NRC’s Aluminium Technology Centre
501 Boulevard de l’Université Est

Notes to media:

  • Photo opportunity at the beginning of the roundtable
  • Media are asked to arrive no later than 9:15 a.m.

Ville de Saguenay (Jonquière), Quebec

1 p.m. The Prime Minister and the Premier of Quebec will participate in a brief tour and meet with workers of the Rio Tinto AP60 Technology Centre. A joint media availability will follow.

Rio Tinto AP60 Technology Centre

Notes to media:

  • Pooled photo opportunity of visit
  • Open coverage of media availability
  • Media must present themselves to the Aluminium Operations Centre at 1655 Rue Powell, Jonquière, no later than 11:30 am. Media will be escorted by bus to the AP60 Technology Centre. Satellite trucks will be able to follow.
  • Attire: Long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed toe footwear must be worn.

Alma, Quebec

3:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will meet with workers of the Rio Tinto Alma Smelter.

Closed to media

Media appearances

7:40 a.m. An interview with the Prime Minister will air on ICI Radio-Canada Première Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Y'a des matins.

2:10 p.m. A live interview with the Prime Minister will air on the CNBC network.

8 p.m. An interview with the Prime Minister will air on CNN, Anderson Cooper 360°.