Government of Canada/Public Works — June 26, 2012
Media Advisory/REMINDER: Minister Ambrose to visit Seaspan Marine CorporationVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - June 26, 2012) -
| Date: | June 26, 2012 |
| Time: | 2:oo p.m. (for 2:15 p.m. start) |
| Location: | Seaspan Marine Corporation's |
| Vancouver Shipyards | |
| 50 Pemberton Avenue | |
| North Vancouver, BC |
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, will visit Seaspan Marine Corporation.
Minister Ambrose will deliver remarks at 2:45 p.m. in the breezeway between machine/pipe shops (Seaspan and PWGSC staff will be available to direct media to the correct location) after touring the shipyard. Should media wish to participate in the tour, hard hats and safety glasses will be provided and steel-toed boots are recommended (sensible, low-heeled shoes are acceptable). Please report to security personnel at the main gate with photo ID.
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Contact Information
Michelle Bakos
Office of the Honourable Rona Ambrose
819-997-5421
Media Relations
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-956-2315
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