Defence Minister Bill Blair to visit Canadian troops and meet with counterparts in Latvia and Poland
Media advisory
December 14, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will visit Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to Latvia and Poland, and thank them for their service ahead of the holidays.
While in Latvia from December 15-17, Minister Blair will also meet with Andris Sprūds, Defence Minister for the Republic of Latvia, and visit Ādaži Military Base (Camp Ādaži) to meet with troops deployed as part of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia under Operation REASSURANCE.
In Poland from December 17-18, Minister Blair will hold a bilateral meeting with Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Poland, to strengthen the Canada-Poland defence relationship.
December 18, 2024 (all times local)
09:40 am – Minister Blair will hold a media availability alongside Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz and will deliver remarks and take questions from media present.
Notes for media:
- Location: Polish Ministry of Defence
- Please register by contacting djaroslawska@mon.gov.pl
Associated Links
Contacts
Andrew Green
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Email: Andrew.Green@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
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