Minister Sajjan to mark the start of construction of the fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship 

May 2, 2019 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Government of Canada

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will mark an important milestone in the renewal of the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet.

As outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government is providing the Royal Canadian Navy with the enhanced Arctic capabilities it needs to remain an agile and responsive naval force, safeguarding Canadian waters, and contributing meaningfully to international operations.                                            

Date:               May 3, 2019

Time:              7:45 a.m. (ADT)

Location:        3099 Barrington St,
                         Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Notes to editor / news director:

Interested media should contact Sean Lewis, Communications Director for Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at 902-484-4595 or by email at Lewis.Sean@irvingshipbuilding.com to confirm their attendance.

Media representatives covering the announcement are asked to arrive at the main entrance of Irving Shipbuilding Inc. no later than 7:15 a.m. (ADT) and to submit a valid government photo ID to be admitted in the shipyard.