Media Advisory

Quebec Region

Media Advisory

Avis aux médias

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2011

Members of the Laurentians media are invited to attend a Change of Command Ceremony at La Macaza Institution.

The Change of Command Ceremony will see command of La Macaza Institution formally passed from the outgoing Warden Pierre Bernier to the incoming Warden Stéphane Lalande. There will also be a visit of the Aboriginal accommodation and grounds, entitled ‘‘The path to Mikana’’, before the Ceremony.

Due to operational and security concerns, members of the media must confirm their attendance in advance. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Mrs Nicole Fecteau at 819-275-2315, ext. 7035, no later than Friday, June 10, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. Please note that proper identification is mandatory upon arrival at the La Macaza Institution.

Date:
Friday, June 14, 2011

Time:
Arrival for the visit: 12:30 p.m.
Arrival for the Ceremony: 1:30 p.m.
Beginning of the Ceremony: 2:00 p.m.

Location:
La Macaza Institution, 321 chemin de l’Aéroport, La Macaza.

For further information, and to confirm attendance, please contact:

Jean-Yves Roy
Communications Manager, Media Relations
Correctional Service of Canada
(450) 967-3350