/R E P E A T -- Invitation to media - Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market/

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Oct.16, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Media representatives are invited to the third Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market, an initiative of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), organized by the STIQ and Aéro Montréal.

The focus of this year's symposium will be on "industrial capabilities in Quebec." This day is Quebec's benchmark event for all businesses in the defence and security market.

The defence sector is a key developing market for the aerospace, land, marine and C4ISR / cyber security supply chain. We invite you to come to the event to learn about the new defence and security challenges and opportunities in Quebec and Canada. CED, STIQ and Aéro Montréal spokespersons will be available on site for interviews.

Date and time of the event:	Monday, October 23, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Location:	Hotel Mortagne, 1228 Nobel Street, Boucherville, Quebec  J4B 5H1
Schedule:	8:30 a.m.	Opening speech by Jean R. Rioux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
	8:45 a.m.	Panel on the new Canadian Defence Policy
	9:30 a.m.	Panel on the industrial and technological capabilities mapping project in Quebec
	10:30 a.m.	Presentation on future procurement projects
	12 noon	Launch of the Security Defence Portal
	12:20 p.m.	Keynote speech by Simon Jacques, President of Airbus Canada

For more information about the event

Please confirm your attendance with one of the representatives listed below.

SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Sources: Aéro Montréal: Gwenaël Brisé Communications and Media Relations Officer, Tel.: [phone], Cell: 438-497-3857, [email protected]; STIQ: Maxence Ouatak, Communications Coordinator, Tel.: [phone], [email protected]; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions: Media Relations, Tel.: [phone], [email protected]