Media technical briefings on new national security legislation

Government of Canada officials will hold a series of four themed media technical briefings regarding the introduction of National Security Act 2017 and will be available to answer questions. The themed technical briefings will be held via teleconference over a two-day period.

1)      Themed Media Technical Briefings (Teleconference only) - Tuesday, June 20, 2017

• Strengthening Security and Protecting Rights, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. EDT
  Participant dial-in numbers: 613-960-7518/1-866-805-7923
  Access Code: 8562422
  Media can dial-in as early as 1:45 p.m. EDT
• Communications Security Establishment, 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. EDT
  Participant dial-in numbers: 613-960-7518/1-866-805-7923
  Access Code: 3932958
  Media can dial-in as early as 2:45 p.m. EDT

2)      Themed Media Technical Briefings (Teleconference only) - Wednesday, June 21, 2017

• Enhancing accountability and transparency, 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EDT
  Participant dial-in numbers: 613-960-7518/1-866-805-7923
  Access Code: 6799412
  Media can dial-in as early as 9:45 a.m. EDT
• Fulfilling commitments to address former Bill C-51, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. EDT
  Participant dial-in numbers: 613-960-7518/1-866-805-7923
  Access Code: 5267001
  Media can dial-in as early as 10:45 a.m. EDT

Information
Scott Bardsley
Office of Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
613-998-5681

David Taylor
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
613-992-4621

Media Relations
Public Safety Canada
613-991-0657