Minister Sajjan to highlight long-term investments to enhance the Royal Canadian Navy’s capabilities 

August 16, 2018 – Esquimalt, B.C. – Government of Canada

As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to invest in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, will announce investments for the acquisition and sustainment of equipment for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Through Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Department of National Defence is committed to ensuring the Royal Canadian Navy has the modern equipment it needs to monitor and defend Canadian waters, and to continue making significant contributions to international operations.                                             

Date: August 17, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. (PDT)
Location: HMCS Vancouver Her Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard, Esquimalt

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Notes to editor / news director:

Interested media should contact Maritime Forces Pacific Public Affairs at 250-363-5789 or by email at ESQPACIFICNAVYPUBLICAFFAIRS@forces.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

Media representatives covering the announcement are asked to arrive at the main entrance of the Dockyard at the end of Esquimalt Road no later than 9:45 a.m. (PDT) to be met by Base Public Affairs to allow enough time to go aboard the ship.