Media Advisory
Media Advisory
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Ottawa International Airport Authority invite members of the media to attend an event marking the March 2017 launch of the next generation of border processing technology at the Ottawa International Airport.
Ottawa South Member of Parliament David McGuinty, on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority, Mark Laroche, and CBSA President, John Ossowski, will be on hand to talk about the recent launch of the new self-service kiosks and how this technology will simplify the border experience for travellers and strengthen border security.
CBSA officials will provide technical demonstrations and there will be opportunities to photograph and obtain b-roll of the new technology.
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway Private
Ottawa, ON
International Arrivals, Level 1
Due to security restrictions, media are reminded to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to register/set-up, and to have credentials and photo identification. As the kiosks are in a controlled area, media will be escorted in and out. Photography and videography will be restricted to specific areas only.
Media are advised to park in the airport Parkade (P1). Parking vouchers will be provided upon registration.
RSVP: Members of the media who are planning to attend the event are asked to RSVP Chris Kealey by Monday, April 10, 2017.
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For media Information:
Chris Kealey
Canada Border Services Agency
613-991-5197