Minister Sajjan to highlight commitments to the Royal Canadian Navy
Media Advisory
August 17, 2017 – Vancouver, British-Columbia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
On Sunday, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will mark progress made under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, including the award of the largest in-service support contract in the Royal Canadian Navy’s history.
Through Canada’s Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government will ensure the Royal Canadian Navy has the modern, sound and highly ready fleet it needs to remain flexible and agile for modern maritime challenges and to continue to protect Canadian waters.
Date: Sunday, August 20, 2017
Time: 9:30 a.m. (PDT)
Location: H.M.C.S. Discovery
1200 Stanley Park Drive
Vancouver, BC
V6G 3C7
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Notes to editor / news director:
For more information and to confirm attendance, please contact Ruwan Samarakoon, Manager, National Defence Public Affairs Office – Pacific, at Ruwan.Samarakoon@forces.gc.ca or by phone at 604-666-0174.
Media should arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. to sign in and be cleared through security.
Contacts
Ruwan Samarakoon
Manager, National Defence Public Affairs Office – Pacific
604-666-0174
Ruwan.Samarakoon@forces.gc.ca
Jordan Owens
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
613-996-3100