Training Centre Ground Breaking for New Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft
Media Advisory
December 7, 2017 – Comox, B.C. – Government of Canada
As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in Canadian Armed Forces Search and Rescue capabilities and ensure personnel have safe and modern facilities in which to work and train, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will attend a traditional sod-turning ceremony for the new Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Training Centre.
The commitment to operationalize the newly acquired Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue aircraft fleet was made through Canada’s new defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged.
Minister Sajjan will hold a media availability following the event.
Date: December 8, 2017
Time: 10:00 (PST)
Location: 19 Wing Comox
Lazo, British Columbia
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Notes to editor / news director:
Media are requested to confirm attendance by 9 a.m. (PST) on December 8, by contacting the 19 Wing Comox Public Affairs at 19WingPublicAffairs@forces.gc.ca or by phone at (250) 339-8201.
Media representatives covering the event are asked to arrive at the parking lot of the Base Dining Facility no later than 9:45 a.m. (PST) to be met by Wing Public Affairs.
Contacts
Byrne Furlong
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca