Secretary of State Fuhr and Minister Valdez to announce contract to strengthen Canadian Armed Forces

December 11, 2025 – Gatineau, Quebec

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality, Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce an update on the Airlift Capability Project – Multi-role Flight Service.

There will be a media availability following the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Notes for media

• Media wishing to attend this announcement are asked to confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of the media organization they represent to Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Media Relations team at media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by December 12 at 9:00 am.
• Please include “RSVP for December 12 Press Conference” in the subject line of the email.
• Event location details will be shared once media are registered.
• Media attending the event are asked to arrive no later than 12:30 pm.
• Please note that closed-toe shoes are mandatory.