July 14, 2015
QUÉBEC, QUÉBEC — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, will announce the name of the Royal Canadian Navy’s fifth Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship.
When: Thursday, July 16, at 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Where: Pointe-à-Carcy Naval Complex Officers’ Mess, 144 rue Dalhousie, Québec City
On January 23, the Government of Canada announced the awarding of the build contract with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. for the construction of six Harry DeWolf-class AOPS as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). This contract, valued at $2.3 billion, marks the start of the construction phase under the NSPS. Construction is set to begin in the fall of this year.
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Media are requested to arrive at Pointe-à-Carcy Naval Complex Officers’ Mess no later than 1:30 p.m. (EDT). Limited parking will be reserved for media. Interview opportunities will be made available after the event.
Sub-Lieutenant Benoit Plante
Tel: 418-694-5560, extension 5369
Cell: 418-446-1619
Email: benoit.plante2@forces.gc.ca
For more information on the Royal Canadian Navy please visit www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca or follow us @RCN_MRC
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-996-2353
Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca
