Minister of National Defence to make a major announcement regarding continental defence

June 18, 2022 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement on Monday regarding the modernization of continental defence capabilities. Minister Anand will be joined by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Lieutenant-General Alain Pelletier, Deputy Commander North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Date: June 20, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m. [EDT]

Location: Hangar 7, 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario. Parking is at 2 Air Movements Squadron Passenger Terminal, 6 Northstar Dr. Access is off South Perimeter Road and Highway 2 entrance.

Note: Those who wish to attend are asked to respect provincial public health guidance. Please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. As a federal facility, masks are required to be worn indoors at 8 Wing Trenton.

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Notes to editor / news director: 

Interested media are asked to contact the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Public Affairs Officer, Lt Jennifer Kusche: JENNIFER.KUSCHE@forces.gc.ca or 613-403-7177.

All media arriving at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton are to have credentials and photo identification and will be asked to present them to security personnel upon arrival at the South Perimeter road gatehouse.

There will be a call-in line for media unable to attend in person. Please contact MLO-BLM@forces.gc.ca to RSVP for the call-in line, and more details will be shared via email.

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• 8 Wing Trenton