Minister Wilkinson to announce milestone in the construction of new Multi-Purpose Vessels at Seaspan Shipyards

North Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will be at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, British Columbia to make a large milestone announcement in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s multi-purpose vessels.

Date:           Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Time:          10:00 a.m. PDT (local time)

Location:   Provided upon registration.

Registration: Media planning to attend the event in person or virtually are asked to register with Fisheries and Oceans Canada Media Relations at media.xncr@dfo-mpo.gc.ca prior to the event.

Note: The event will be indoors. Flat-soled waterproof footwear is recommended.