Announcement Regarding Search and Rescue Equipment
Media advisory
August 21, 2019 – Comox, BC – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, will announce important investments in search and rescue (SAR) equipment.
Through Strong, Secure, Engaged, Canada’s defence policy, the government is making investments to ensure the women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) have the equipment they need to fulfill the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) core missions, including SAR operations.
Minister Sajjan will be available to answer questions from the media following the announcement.
- Date:
- August 22, 2019
- Time:
- 2:00 p.m. PDT
- Location:
- Meet the 19 Wing Public Affairs Officer at the All-Ranks Dining Hall to be escorted to the announcement venue.
- 1 Labrador Lane
19 Wing Comox
Lazo, British Columbia
- 30 -
Notes to editor / news director
Media wishing to cover the speech must register in advance with 19 Wing Public Affairs to allow for processing of passes.
Media must arrive no later than 1:50 p.m. to meet their escort.
Contacts
Todd Lane
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100
Email: Todd.Lane@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
19 Wing Public Affairs
Phone: 250-339-8201
Email: 19wingpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca