MEDIA ADVISORY - Secretary of State Fuhr and Minister McGuinty to announce new investment to deliver modernized capabilities to the Canadian Armed Forces

OTTAWA, ON, March 17, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will announce a new contract that will deliver new capabilities to members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

There will be a media availability following the announcement.

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

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10 am
Location: Kitchener, 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 the Public Services and Procurement Canada Media Relations team at [email protected] by March 19 at 8 am.
• Please include "RSVP for March 19 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 9:45 am.
• Please note that closed-toe shoes are mandatory.

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SOURCE Public Services and Procurement Canada

Contacts: For information (media only): Mujtaba Hussain, Press Secretary and Issues Manager, Office of the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, [email protected]; Media Relations, Public Services and Procurement Canada, 819-420-5501, [email protected]