Minister Sajjan to Make Announcement Regarding 1974 Valcartier Grenade Incident

Media Advisory

March 9, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be joined by Jean Rioux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence to make an announcement regarding the 1974 accidental grenade explosion at the CFB Valcartier cadet camp.

Date: Thursday, March 9, 2017

Time: 1:15 p.m. (EST)

Location: House of Commons Foyer, Centre Block, Parliament Hill

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Notes to editor / news director: 

Media representatives are asked to arrive no later than 1:00 p.m. Parliamentary ID will be required to access the foyer.

Contacts

Jordan Owens
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100
Email: Jordan.Owens@forces.gc.ca

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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