The Canadian Coast Guard dedicates new medium class icebreaker to service

Québec City, Quebec – The Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, will welcome the new medium class icebreaker CCGS Vincent Massey with a dedication to service ceremony.

Date:                 September 11, 2023
Time:                11 a.m. EDT    
Location:         Canadian Coast Guard Base
                          101 Champlain Blvd., Québec City, Quebec G1K 4H9

Note: Media should plan to arrive at 10:30 a.m. via gatehouse A at the Base's main entrance and will be invited aboard the icebreaker after the dedication ceremony. Photo ID will be required to enter the site.

Registration: Media planning to attend the ceremony are asked to contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada Media Relations by emailing Media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca prior to the event.