Ottawa, December 7, 2012—Media are invited to attend a lock-up to support an important Government of Canada announcement, during which a short briefing will be provided.
Date: Friday, December 7, 2012
Lock-up and briefing for media:
Time:
3:30 p.m. Registration
4:00 p.m. Briefing begins
5:00 p.m. Embargo lifted
Location:
Aboriginal Peoples Committee Room, 160-S
Centre Block, Parliament Hill
Ottawa, Ontario
Note: Media are asked to confirm their attendance in advance of the lock-up by calling 613-943-2502.
Media lock-up details:
Once the media lock-up has begun, no one will be allowed to leave the room or contact his/her office until the embargo is lifted. Journalists will be required to sign an undertaking to respect the release arrangements. Please note: wireless connection will NOT be available.
Wireless communication devices such as cellular phones, BlackBerrys, personal digital assistants or any other removable wireless communication devices (including modems, air cards and wireless microphones) will not be allowed in the lock-up area.
For further information, please contact:
Margaux Stastny
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Christian Paradis
Minister of Industry
613-995-9001
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
