Secretary of State Fuhr to announce new measures to protect Canadians by supporting private sector emergency response capabilities
Press Release + Noah Note
August 5, 2026 – Gatineau, Quebec
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), on behalf of the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will make an announcement regarding the sale of military assets in support of emergency response efforts.
The Secretary of State will be joined by representatives from the Canadian aerospace industry.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 10 am
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia
Notes for media
Media wishing to attend this announcement are asked to confirm their participation by sending their full name and the name of the media organization they represent to Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Media Relations team at media@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by August 6, at 4 pm.
Please include “RSVP for August 7 Press Conference” in the subject line of the email.
Event location details will be shared once media are registered.
Media attending the event are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 am.
Noah Note: I can't say what this is, but I will say it'll be interesting.
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