Chief of the Defence Staff releases second progress report on mission to eliminate inappropriate sexual behaviour in the Canadian Armed Forces
Media Advisory
August 29, 2016 — Ottawa, Ontario — National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces will release the second progress report on addressing inappropriate sexual behaviour during a news conference on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. (EDT).
Media will have the opportunity to read a hard copy of the report on location 30 minutes before the news conference. The report is being released online at the same time as it is being made available to the Media.
News Conference
When: August 30, 2016, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EDT)
Where: Conference Room D, 2 North Tower, National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Participants list (subject to change):
- General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff
- Chief Warrant Officer Kevin West, Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer
- Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross, Commander, Military Personnel Command
- Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, Commander, Royal Canadian Navy
- Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, Commander, Canadian Army
- Lieutenant-General Michael Hood, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force
- Ms. Glynnis French, Executive Director, Sexual Misconduct Response Centre
The report will be online at (www.forces.gc.ca/en/caf-community-support-services/sexual-misconduct.page) as of 12:30 p.m. (EDT), August 30, 2016. Interview opportunities will be made available following report release.
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Notes to editor / news director:
Media representatives are asked to arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. Entrance will be through the Nicholas Street security gate. Media are asked to register by contacting the Media Relations Office at 613-996-2353. Please note there is limited parking space for satellite trucks available.
Media may also join the news conference by telephone by registering with the Department of National Defence Media Relations Office at 613-996-2353. The phone numbers for joining the teleconference will be provided upon registration.
Contact:
Media Relations Office
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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