Ministers to Honour International Women’s Day

March 7, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2017, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Associate Minister of Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs Kent Hehr will participate in a number of events in the Ottawa area to speak to the important role of women in defence and security.

Women in Defence & Security (WiDS) Memorial Scholarship Ceremony

Minister of Veterans Affairs Kent Hehr will deliver the keynote address at this annual WiDS event.

Time: Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. (EST), with keynote to follow at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Trillium Ballroom, Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
Notes: Media can register in advance by contacting Kristine Osgoode at kkosgoode@gmail.com, or Sabrine Barakat at sabrineb@gmail.com. Minister Hehr will be available for a media opportunity at 9:20 a.m. following the keynote address.

Equal Voice’s Daughters of the Vote Panel Discussion

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will join in a panel discussion.
Time:  4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Notes:  Media can register in advance by contacting Susan King at susan@equalvoice.ca or 613-724-1518. Minister Sajjan will be available to media following the event.

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Contacts

Jordan Owens
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100

Sarah McMaster
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 613-996-4649

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca