Minister Anand to cohost the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum
Media advisory
November 17, 2022 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
On November 18-20, 2022, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence will cohost the 14th annual Halifax International Security Forum (HISF), which brings together defence and security experts, industry professionals, academics, and global leaders to discuss the world’s most pressing global peace and security challenges. While at the Forum, the Minister will deliver an opening keynote speech on Canada’s national defence priorities, participate in panel discussions, and meet with her counterparts from around the world.
Deputy Minister of National Defence, Bill Matthews, and Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre will also attend the forum.
The forum takes place at the Westin Nova Scotian, 1181nbsp; Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6.
Minister Anand will begin HISF 2022 by joining HISF President Peter Van Praagh for an opening news conference
Date: Friday, November 18, 2022
Time: 2 p.m. AST
Minister Anand will deliver her annual keynote speech on Canada’s national defence priorities
Date: Friday, November 18, 2022
Time: 3 p.m. AST
Notes to editor / news director:
Media representatives wishing to attend the Forum must be accredited. Please contact communications@halifaxtheforum.org for accreditation.
Media representatives seeking interviews with National Defence Minister Anita Anand should contact daniel.minden@forces.gc.ca with requests.
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Contacts
Daniel Minden
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Email: daniel.minden@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca