Minister Chagger to Highlight Major Investments for Improving Royal Canadian Navy Capabilities

MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English

Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI Regional News

September 28, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Government of Canada

As part of the Government of Canada's commitment to invest in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honorable Bardish Chagger, will announce, on behalf of Defense Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, investments in the acquisition and maintenance of equipment for the Royal Canadian Navy.

As stated in the Protection, Security and Commitment Policy, the Department of National Defense is committed to ensuring that the Royal Canadian Navy has the modern equipment it needs to defend Canadian waters, and continue to important contributions to international operations.

Date: October 1, 2018

Time: 4:15 pm (EDT)

Location: General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada1941 Robertson Street, NepeanOttawa

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Notes to the editor / news director:

Media should contact Kristina Davis, Director of Marketing and Communications for General Dynamics at 613-806-9945 or Kristina.Davis@gd-ms.ca to confirm their attendance.

Media covering the announcement are requested to arrive at the main entrance of General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada later at 4:00 pm (EDT).

Byrne FurlongPress SecretaryMinister of National DefenseTel. : 613-996-3100

Media RelationsMinistry of National DefenseTel. : 613-996-2353Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and / or sentence structure not be perfect.