Defence Minister Anita Anand and Canadian officials visit Washington D.C.
Media advisory
April 28, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre, Deputy Minister of National Defence Bill Matthews, and Communications Security Establishment Chief Shelly Bruce, are in Washington D.C. until Friday, April 29, 2022, for meetings with U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III and Canadian and U.S. officials.
While in Washington, Minister Anand will also speak to diplomats and members of the U.S. Congress about enhanced continental and global Allied cooperation.
Defense Secretary Austin and Minister Anand will hold a joint press conference and take questions from the media.
Joint press conference details
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Time: 2:40 p.m.
Location: Pentagon
Note to media: Reporters from Canadian media outlets not accredited at the Pentagon are invited to contact Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Doucette (PAUL.DOUCETTE3@forces.gc.ca) for assistance with registration. Timings are local.
Contacts
Daniel Minden
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-3100
Email: Daniel.Minden@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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