OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 19, 2023 /CNW/ – Government of Canada officials will host a virtual technical briefing regarding An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), formerly known as Bill C-21. Government officials will be available to respond to media questions; however, the technical briefing is provided on a not-for-attribution basis.
Date:
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Time:
11:00 a.m. EST
Location:
National Press Theatre
Room 325-180 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
While the technical briefing will be hosted virtually, participation in the question-and-answer portion of this event can be done via Zoom or in person at the National Press Theatre. The technical briefing is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only; media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact [email protected] for temporary access.
Accredited media representatives who wish to take part in the briefing at the National Press Theatre may attend in person and must arrive 15 minutes in advance to sign-in and present photo ID and credentials. Photo ID must be visible at all times. Media who join in person will have an opportunity to ask questions. Simultaneous translation and audio feed will be available for media on-site.
Media representatives who wish to listen in only can contact Public Safety’s media relations team at [email protected] to register and receive dial-in information. Registered media are asked to join by teleconference 15 minutes prior to its official start. Media joining by teleconference will not have an opportunity to ask questions.
SOURCE Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada