February 19, 2014
VANCOUVER – The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will make an important announcement regarding Canada’s surveillance and monitoring of pollution in Canadian waters.
Date:
February 19, 2014
Time:
9:30 a.m.
9:40 a.m. photo-opportunity
Location:
Transport Canada Aircraft Services
Vancouver International Airport
Million Air Hangar
5455 - G Airport Road South,
Richmond, B.C.
Important Note:
Due to operational and security requirements, media representatives must register by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on February 18th, by emailing the Pacific Region Communications branch SauSau.Liu@tc.gc.ca
There will also be a 2 ½ hour surveillance flight after the event. Unfortunately, there is limited space on the aircraft, so we will be arranging still photo and video camera pools. If you would like to participate in either pool please email SauSau.Liu@tc.gc.ca as soon as possible.
Contact:
Ashley Kelahear
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
