Minister McGuinty to mark major milestone for Laboratories Canada facility in Ottawa

August 6, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will announce next steps for the Regulatory Security Science Main project in Ottawa.

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

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time:  9:00 am EST
Location: Ottawa, 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 Media Relations team to media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by Friday, August 7, at 12 pm.
• Please include “RSVP for August RSS Main 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 8:30 am.