Minister of National Defence Itinerary for November 9 - 11, 2016

November 8, 2016 – Vancouver, B.C. – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

On November 9 - 11, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will be in Vancouver to participate in a number of Defence, Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day events.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

8:00 a.m. PST

The Defence Minister will deliver a keynote address at the Western Innovation Forum.

Location:

The Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel
1133 W Hastings St., Vancouver, BC

Note:

Media are welcome to attend the remarks.

10:30 a.m. and 1:25 p.m. PST

Minister Sajjan will speak about the importance of Remembrance Day with local school children.

Note:

These events are closed to media. Photos will be available.

3:00 p.m. PST

The Defence Minister will deliver remarks at the Canadian Military & Veteran Families Leadership Circle being hosted by the College of Family Physicians Canada.

Location:

Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Room: Oceanview 3 – Restaurant “R” Level, above Lobby Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl #300, Vancouver, BC

Note:

Media are welcome to attend the remarks. A media availability with the Minister will follow the formal event.

Friday, November 11, 2016

9:20 a.m. PST

Minister Sajjan will meet cadets in advance of Remembrance Day activities.

Note:

This event is closed to media. Photos will be available.

10:25 a.m. PST

The Defence Minister will attend a Remembrance Day service and lay a wreath.

Location:

Victory Square
200 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC

Note:

While the event is open to the public and media, there will be restricted access. The Minister will hold a media availability following the ceremony. Photos will be available on the forcesimages.ca website.

12:30 p.m. PST

Minister Sajjan will participate in the Chinese Canadian Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Location:

Chinese Canadian Memorial
Corner of Keefer and Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Note:

Open to the public and media. Photos will be available on the forcesimages.ca website.

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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