Minister Sajjan to Announce Enhancement to Space-based Maritime Surveillance project

Media Advisory

June 17, 2016 – Richmond, British Columbia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

On behalf of the Government of Canada, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will make an announcement about improvements to Canadian Armed Forces operations involving space-based maritime surveillance capabilities. A media availability will be conducted following the announcement.

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016

Time: 11:30 AM (Pacific)

Location: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Systems Ltd., 13800 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC.

Notes to editor / news director:

Media are asked to register in advance with Wendy Keyzer, Corporate Communications Manager, MDA Ltd, 604-231-2743, wendy@mdacorporation.com

Media can also participate by teleconference. The phone numbers for joining the teleconference will be provided upon registration.

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Contacts

Jordan Owens
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811

Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

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