Media Advisory - Canadian Tire, in collaboration with the ministère de la Sécurité publique, launches National Fire Safety...

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2013 /CNW/ -

What:	Photo opportunity: The launch of National Fire Safety Awareness Day

	Information session on fire safety

When:	Friday, October 11^th at 10:30 a.m.

Where:	Canadian Tire 2211, blvd. Roland-Therrien Longueuil, Quebec

Who:	Stéphane Bergeron, Minister of Public Safety, Gouvernement du Québec Mireille Carrière, deputy mayor, Ville de Longueuil Gilles La Madeleine, director general, Association des chefs en sécurité incendie du Québec Bernard Villemaire, regional vice president for Quebec, Store Operations and Auto Centres, Canadian Tire

Background:	Canadian Tire invites representatives of the media to the official launch of the first Fire Safety Awareness Day in Quebec in presence of Stéphane Bergeron, Minister of Public Safety. A local fire safety expert will give a brief presentation on fire prevention.

	National Fire Safety Awareness Day is a joint initiative of the ministère de la Sécurité publique and Canadian Tire. This year, the activities organized will take place on October 11, 12 and 13, 2013. Through this initiative, Canadian Tire aims to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention.