December 29, 2014
Halifax, N.S. – Media are invited to join the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, in attending the departure ceremony of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton as the ship deploys on Operation REASSURANCE, Canada’s contribution to NATO assurance measures in the Mediterranean Sea.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. (AST)
WHERE: NB Jetty, Her Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard.
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Note to editors: All media interested in attending are asked to contact Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs, at 902-427-3766, or by email at MARLANTPublicAffairs@forces.gc.ca. Media are requested to arrive at Rainbow Gate, HMC Dockyard with photo identification no later than 9:00 a.m. (AST) where they will be escorted to the site to cover the event and conduct interviews.
Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs
Phone: 902-427-3766
Email: MARLANTPublicAffairs@forces.gc.ca.
After Hours: 902-452-5280 or hfx.dutypao@forces.gc.ca
For more information on the Royal Canadian Navy please visit www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca or follow us @RCN_MRC @RCN_MARLANT
