Defence Minister Bill Blair speaks with reporters in Nov. 2023. Image: CPAC video capture

Defence minister in Halifax

Kelli Rickard June 27, 2024 9:36 am Last Updated on June 27, 2024 9:36 am

Minister of National Defence Bill Blair is visiting the province’s capital.

He is scheduled to speak about Canada’s updated defence policy at a Halifax Chamber of Commerce event Thursday morning.

On Friday, Blair and Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee will be at the Irving Shipyard to launch construction on the new Canadian surface combatant fleet.

According to a release, it’s the largest shipbuilding initiative in Canada since the Second World War.

🛫 I’m en route to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Tomorrow, I’ll be speaking to the @HalifaxChamber about Our North, Strong and Free. On Friday, I’ll be at @IrvingShipbuild to launch construction on Canada’s new fleet of warships.

Details: https://t.co/csQREVSOAA

— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) June 26, 2024

Kelli Rickard

Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.
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