Defence Minister McGuinty to welcome German and Norwegian defence ministers to Canada

October 19, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will welcome Germany’s Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, and Norway’s Minister of Defence, Tore O. Sandvik, to Canada on October 20, 2025.

Event details

Minister McGuinty will deliver welcoming remarks, followed by a photo opportunity.

• Time: 3 p.m.
•  Location: National Defence Headquarters, 101 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2

Notes for media

• Media interested in participating should register with National Defence’s Media Relations Office at mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca to confirm attendance.
• Media are invited for photography only and should arrive no later than 2:45 p.m.

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