Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Parliamentarians and media to faceoff at the second annual Canadian Tire Canal Classic in support of Jumpstart

OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Join parliamentarians, media and well-known Canadian athletes at the Canal Classic for a friendly game of hockey in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

When:       

Thursday, January 29, 2015


7:15 AM – Media registration at Le Café, National Arts Centre


7:30 AM – Opening remarks / photo opportunity


8:00 - 8:45 AM – Canal Classic game


8:45 AM – Trophy and medal presentation / photo opportunity


9:20 - 10:00 AM – Open skate for Jumpstart kids



Where:  

Le Café, National Arts Centre: 53 Elgin St, Ottawa – Media Registration




Rideau Canal Skateway, National Arts Centre Entrance – Canadian Tire Canal Classic





Who:    

Parliamentarians


Olympians


 - Charline Labonté, three-time Olympic Gold medallist, Canadian Women's National Hockey Team


 - Catherine Ward, two-time Olympic Gold medallist, Canadian Women's National Hockey Team


Ottawa Senators Alumni


 - Brad Marsh


 - Shaun Van Allen


Canadian Tire and Jumpstart representatives


Local kids that have benefited from Jumpstart Charities



Those who can't attend in-person can also get updates from the game on Twitter using #CTCanalClassic.

SOURCE CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED

For further information: or to schedule an interview, please contact: Candice Bruton, Tel: 416-520-3184, Email: candice.bruton@cantire.com