Ministers Blair and Champagne to travel to Washington, D.C.
Media advisory
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.
Contacts
Laurent De Casanove
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of National Defence
Email: laurent.decasanove@forces.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
Audrey Milette
Acting Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Email: audrey.milette@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Email: media@ised-isde.gc.ca