The Minister of National Defence makes an announcement at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, and highlights health care and training infrastructure projects at Saint-Jean Garrison

November 29, 2017 — Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec — National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will make an announcement at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, and visit the construction sites of the future Health Services Centre and Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School academic pavilion at the Saint-Jean Garrison.

The Minister will be joined at both events by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Jean Rioux.

These events highlight the Government of Canada’s commitment to increasing opportunities for officer cadets; providing our recruits with modern, green and efficient facilities to support their wellbeing, education and training; and supporting the health and resilience of members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Announcement at RMC Saint-Jean

Date: December 1, 2017

Time: 1:30 p.m. (EDT)  

Location: Vanier Pavillion, RMC Saint-Jean, 15, boul. Jacques-Cartier Nord, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec

Visit to Infrastructure Projects at Saint-Jean Garrison

Date: December 1, 2017

Time: 3:20 p.m. (EDT)  

Location: Général-Jean-Victor-Allard Building (Mégaplex), Garrison Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec

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Notes to editor / news director: 

Media representatives who wish to attend the announcement at RMC Saint-Jean are requested to notify the RMC Saint-Jean Public Affairs Officer, Lt(N) Serge Tsoto (450-358-6777 x5736). Attendees must report to the main entrance of RMC Saint-Jean by 1:00 p.m., with valid photo ID.

Media representatives who wish to attend the visit to infrastructure projects are requested to notify the Garrison Saint-Jean Public Affairs Officer, Lt(N) Éliane Trahan (514-794-9863). Attendees must report to the Garrison Saint-Jean main entrance (Grand Bernier road) by 2:45 p.m. and park their car in the F parking lot, located at the right of the main entrance.

Contacts

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353