Ministers Blair and Champagne to travel to Washington, D.C.

February 4, 2025  – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will travel to Washington, D.C. from February 4 to 6, 2025.

During their visit, Minister Blair and Minister Champagne will meet with key political and industry stakeholders to discuss topics of shared importance and ways to strengthen the long-standing defence partnership between Canada and the United States.

The Ministers will hold a media callback (audio-only) to wrap up their visit.

Date: February 6, 2025

Time: 12:15 p.m. ET

Media interested in joining the callback are asked to contact National Defence’s media relations office at mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca to confirm their attendance. Details to join the conference line will be confirmed.