Minister McGuinty to welcome Canadian Coast Guard to Defence Team
Media advisory
October 8, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard
Media are invited to a welcome event where the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will formally welcome the Canadian Coast Guard to the Defence Team.
When: Friday, October 10, 2025 11 a.m.
Where: Canadian Coast Guard Base - Dartmouth
Media check in: Canadian Coast Guard Jetty at 274 Baffin Blvd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
What: Minister McGuinty and Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner Mario Pelletier will deliver remarks and will be available for a photo opportunity following the event.
Notes to editor
All media interested in attending are asked to contact Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs by 12 p.m. October 9, 2025, at 902-427-3766, or by email at MARLANTPublicAffairs@forces.gc.ca.
Media are requested to arrive at the gate, with photo identification no later than 10:30 a.m. where they will be escorted to the site to cover the event.
Contacts
Muntaha Ahmed
Office of the Minister of National Defence
muntaha.ahmed@forces.gc.ca
Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs
Phone: 902-427-3766
Email: MARLANTpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca