For immediate release

OTTAWA, Ontario, October 19, 2016 – Members of the media are invited to follow a guided tour of the Government Conference Centre construction site on Friday, October 21, 2016.

The project team, including the architect, will be available for questions and answers.

Maximum of 10 media per tour. One reporter per press outlet.

Media are kindly asked to contact Media Relations at Public Services and Procurement Canada to register before noon on Thursday, October 20, for one of the following tours:

Tour 1: 8:00 am – English
Tour 2: 10:30 am – French

Duration: Two hours, including health and safety briefing

Location: Gather in front of 1 Wellington Street
(Committee Rooms beside the Chateau Laurier), Ottawa, Ontario

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Long pants are required for health and safety reasons. Please register early. Boot size required.

A mandatory health and safety briefing will be provided and protective equipment (boots, hard hat, glasses and vest) will be distributed on-site before the tour.

For further information, please contact:

Media Relations
Public Services and Procurement Canada
819-420-5501
media@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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