Minister of National Defence to visit 8 Wing Trenton

July 4, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will visit 8 Wing Trenton  alongside Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, to mark the start of construction on a major new infrastructure project supporting Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, strengthening Canada’s operational reach at home and abroad. During the visit, Minister McGuinty will also meet with personnel at a townhall and tour key facilities at the Wing.

• Date and time: July 7, 2025 13:30 EST
• Location: 8 Wing Trenton

Media are asked to arrive 30 minutes before the announcement with identification. Parking is at 2 Air Movements Squadron Passenger Terminal, 6 Northstar Drive. Access is off South Perimeter Road and Highway 2. Media will be escorted into the secure area prior to the announcement.

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Media interested in attending the event are asked to contact National Defence’s media relations office at mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.