Government of Canada to make important announcement regarding Canadian Coast Guard fleet

Gatineau, Quebec, February 19, 2024 – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will make an important announcement regarding the Canadian Coast Guard fleet.

A question period will follow the announcement.

Date:
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Time:
Arrival of media: 10:30 am (eastern time)
Announcement: 11 am (eastern time)

Location:
Groupe Océan
85 Abraham-Martin Street
Québec, Quebec  G1K 8N1

Information for media

In-person: Media wishing to attend are asked to register in advance by emailing Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Media Relations team at media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca no later than Tuesday, February 20, at noon (eastern time).

Participants must check in at the Groupe Océan shipyard gate to access the site, located at 85 Abraham-Martin Street, Québec, Quebec.

Please note that closed-toe shoes are mandatory.

Teleconference: Media unable to attend in person may dial in to listen and ask questions during the event. 

Toll-free dial-in number (Canada and United States): 1-866-206-0153

Dial-in number: 613-954-9003
Participant passcode: 7196038#