HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - June 10, 2016) - The Honourable Judy M. Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable John McKay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement on refining the Canadian Surface Combatant procurement strategy. Later in the day, members of the media are invited to attend a technical briefing.
Announcement:
Date: | June 13, 2016 |
Time: | 9:30 a.m. ADT |
Location: | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Halifax |
Shipyard | |
3099 Barrington Street | |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
Technical Briefing:
Date: | June 13, 2016 |
Time: | 3:45 p.m. EDT |
Location: | National Press Theatre |
150 Wellington Street | |
Ottawa, Ontario |
Senior officials will make a short presentation and will be available for a question period.
NOTES FOR ANNOUNCEMENT IN HALIFAX:
For security purposes, media wishing to attend the announcement must:
- RSVP to Karen Logan logan.karen@irvingshipbuilding.com.
- Arrive no later than 9 a.m. ADT
- Report to security personnel at the main gatehouse.
- Present government-issued photo ID for accreditation.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)-steel-toe boots, a hard hat and safety glasses-onsite. If you require PPE, please include your shoe size in your RSVP.
NOTES FOR TECHNICAL BRIEFING IN OTTAWA:
Media wishing to participate in the technical briefing by teleconference must:
- Register with Public Services and Procurement Canada's Media Relations Office at 819-420-5501. The phone number for joining the teleconference will be provided upon registration.
- Cameras are permitted.
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Contact Information:
Office of the Honourable Judy M. Foote
819-997-5421
Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501