OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov 26, 2013) - This document corrects and replaces the media advisory that was sent today at 7:00 PM ET. The error occurred in the section of the time of the event where it should have read 8:30 a.m. (EST) and in the Notes to editors where it should have read Media representatives are asked to arrive at 08:15 a.m. (EST).

Media are invited to attend a technical briefing for an update on Canada's contribution to humanitarian efforts to the Philippines on Wednesday, November 27, in Conference Room D, National Defence Headquarters.

Participant list (subject to change):

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

• The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development

• Neil Reeder, Ambassador Designate to the Republic of the Philippines

• Tamara Guttman, Director General, Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force Secretariat

• Leslie Norton, Director General, International Humanitarian Assistance Directorate

• François Jubinville, Director, Policy and Governance, Security and Emergency Management Bureau

Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces

• Colonel Steve Kelsey, Canadian Joint Operations Command

• LCol Walter Taylor, DART Commanding Officer and Commander Task Force Philippines

Public Health Agency of Canada

• Dr Theresa Tam, Branch Head, Health Security Infrastructure.

Notes to editor / news director:

Media representatives are asked to arrive at 08:15 a.m. (EST). Entrance will be through the Nicholas Street security gate. Please note there is limited Sat Pad parking space available.

Media may listen to the news conference by telephone at the following numbers: 1-877-974-0446 for all calls from within North America, or 1-416-644-3416 for calls from outside North America.