HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/17/12 -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and Mr. Peter van Praagh, President of the Halifax International Security Forum, will hold a press conference at the conclusion of the fourth annual Halifax International Security Forum, on November 18, 2012. Minister MacKay will make a statement on the event and answer questions from representatives of the media.

WHERE:      Westin Nova Scotian 
            1181 Hollis Street  
            Harbour Suite A     
            Halifax, Nova Scotia
                                
WHEN:       November 18, 2012   
            2:15 PM (AST).      

Notes to editor/news director: Media representatives wishing to listen to the press conference can dial 1-855-773-6155 then input the following participant's code: 5619761. Media representatives wishing to attend only the press conference by Minister MacKay are invited to confirm their attendance no later than 11:00 a.m. (AST) on November 18, 2012, to Capt. Doug Keirstead at doug.keirstead@forces.gc.ca or 902-456-4001. Media representatives coming for the press conference are required to arrive no later than 1:45 PM (AST).