Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Parliamentarians and media to faceoff at the second annual Canadian Tire Canal Classic in support of Jumpstart

OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Join parliamentarians, media and well-known Canadian athletes at the Canal Classic for a friendly game of hockey in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

When:	Thursday, January 29, 2015
	7:15 AM – Media registration at Le Café, National Arts Centre
	7:30 AM – Opening remarks / photo opportunity
	8:00 - 8:45 AM – Canal Classic game
	8:45 AM – Trophy and medal presentation / photo opportunity
	9:20 - 10:00 AM – Open skate for Jumpstart kids
Where:	Le Café, National Arts Centre: 53 Elgin St, Ottawa – Media Registration
	Rideau Canal Skateway, National Arts Centre Entrance – Canadian Tire Canal Classic
Who:	Parliamentarians
	Olympians
	- Charline Labonté, three-time Olympic Gold medallist, Canadian Women's National Hockey Team
	- Catherine Ward, two-time Olympic Gold medallist, Canadian Women's National Hockey Team
	Ottawa Senators Alumni
	- Brad Marsh
	- Shaun Van Allen
	Canadian Tire and Jumpstart representatives
	Local kids that have benefited from Jumpstart Charities

Those who can't attend in-person can also get updates from the game on Twitter using #CTCanalClassic.

SOURCE CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED

For further information: or to schedule an interview, please contact: Candice Bruton, Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]