For immediate release
Gatineau, Quebec, March 5, 2009 – The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, and the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, will announce two military contracts.
Media are asked to arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. and must show valid media accreditation.
Please note: For security reasons, media can only access the building through the Commissionaire’s Post entrance on Nicholas Street.
For media who wish to listen to the news conference live, please call toll free 1-866-228-3847, or for local media, 613-287-8027. This is a listen-only phone line.
All interested media are requested to confirm their attendance with Media Relations at 819-956-2315 or by email at ncr.mediarelations@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
Parking will not be available on site, however a limited number of satellite trucks will be permitted.
For more information, please contact:
Mary-Ann Dewey-Plante
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Paradis
613-218-6961
Jay Paxton
Press Secretary
Office of Minister MacKay
613-996-3100
Media Relations
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-956-2315
Department of National Defence
Media Liaison Office
613-996-2353 / 2354
