Minister Wilkinson to make an important announcement about the Canadian Coast Guard and support for ocean science research
Media advisory
Sidney, British Columbia – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will be at the Institute of Ocean Sciences to unveil a major asset for the Canadian Coast Guard and ocean science research.
Media are invited to attend. The Minister will be available to take questions following the announcement.
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019
Time: 11:30 a.m. (local time)
Location: Institute of Ocean Sciences
9860 West Saanich Road
Sidney, BC
Please note this event is outdoors and on board a vessel. There will be an opportunity for media to tour the vessel following the announcement. Please wear appropriate footwear for boarding a vessel. Safety equipment will be provided.
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Contacts
Marie-Pascale Des Rosiers
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the
Canadian Coast Guard
613-314-4591
Marie-Pascale.DesRoisers@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Kiri Westnedge
Communications Advisor for Canadian Coast Guard
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Office: 250-480-2663
Cell: 250-508-2038
Kiri.Westnedge@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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