Media Advisory - Minister of Transport to make an announcement at VIA Rail Canada's Montréal maintenance centre

Media Advisory - Minister of Transport to make an announcement at VIA Rail Canada's Montréal maintenance centre

Published on July 22, 2016

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC – July 21, 2016 – The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will join Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail Canada, for a tour of the Montréal maintenance centre and to make an announcement.

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the press conference.

Date:

Friday, July 22, 2016

Time:

10:45 a.m. – media set-up and facility tour 
11:25 a.m. – press conference

Location:

VIA Rail’s Montréal maintenance centre
201 Ash Avenue, Montréal (Quebec), H3K 3K2

Special instructions:

No open-toe sandals or high heels are permitted. A mandatory reflective safety jacket will be provided for the tour. 

For Information (media only):

Delphine Denis
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau 
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055

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