Minister Blair to visit CFB Trenton and hold a media availability

March 6, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will visit Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton. As the Royal Canadian Air Force celebrates its 100^th anniversary, Minister Blair will highlight new aircraft that have recently been delivered to Canada and will be joining the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) fleet. He will announce a major investment in CFB Trenton – the hub of RCAF air mobility operations in Canada. 

10:10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time — Minister Blair will hold a media availability to highlight new additions the CAF’s fleet, and to announce a major investment in CFB Trenton. 

Notes for media:

• Open coverage for accredited media
• Location: CFB Trenton Passenger Terminal, 6 North Star Drive, Trenton, Ontario

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Later in the day, Minister Blair will meet with women members of the RCAF to mark International Women’s Day and Women of Aviation Week. 

Note for media:

• Closed to media

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Notes to editor / news director: 
Interested media must confirm their attendance with Lt(N) Alicia Morris at alicia.morris@forces.gc.ca no later than 8:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 7, 2024.