Parliamentary Secretary Marie-France Lalonde to announce a major investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force

December 18, 2023 – Comox, BC – Department of National Defence / Royal Canadian Air Force

During a visit to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Comox, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, will announce a major investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence. This investment will bring new capabilities to the Canadian Armed Forces and support hundreds of jobs.

Media are invited to a news conference on December 19 at CFB Comox, where Madame Lalonde will make the announcement and take questions.

Details: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. (PST)

Media are requested to arrive at 19 Wing Comox main gate (corner of  Military Row and Ryan Road) no later than 9:00 a.m. and will be directed to the 19 Wing Officers’ Mess. All are asked to be seated by 9:20 a.m.  

Location: 19 Wing Officer’s Mess, Building 3, Aurora Ave, Lazo, B.C.

Note to Editors / News Directors

Interested media must confirm their attendance with 19 Wing Comox Public Affairs at 250-339-8201, or by email at 19wingpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, December 18, 2023.