(No. A/38 - June 22, 2011) The Government of Canada will table documents relating to Canadian-transferred detainees in Afghanistan immediately following today’s Question Period. Later, government officials will hold a media technical briefing for accredited media on the report of the Panel of Arbiters on the documents related to the transfer of Afghan detainees.
Event: Ministerial statements
Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Time: 3:05 p.m. ET (approximately)
Location: Foyer of the House of Commons, Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
Note:
- Ministers Baird and MacKay will provide remarks immediately following the tabling.
Event: Technical briefing for media
Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Time: 4 p.m. ET
Location: Cadieux Auditorium, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Notes:
- A question and answer period will be held at 5:30 p.m. (to follow distribution of report and documents).
- Media are required to present proper identification to confirm accreditation. A CD or USB thumb drive will be provided with resource documents, so media should come prepared to access data from these sources. A laptop is recommended.
- No video cameras, still cameras or recording devices permitted.
For more information, please contact:
Raymond Rivet
Corporate and Media Affairs
Privy Council Office
613-957-5233
