OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – Aug. 6, 2008) – The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, will make a joint announcement regarding the acquisition of equipment for the Canadian Forces.

WHERE:           10 Hangar
                 438 Squadron (Saint-Hubert Airport)
                 10 Rue Leckie
                 Saint-Hubert, Quebec

WHEN:            Thursday, August 7, 2008

TIME:            10:00 AM (EDT)

NOTE TO EDITORS: Interested media are requested to confirm their attendance with Capt Catherine Larose at 450-358-6777 ext.5736. All participating media must have proper accreditation and will be asked to sign-in. Media must arrive at the Hangar Gate no later than 9:30 AM.