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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 5, 2003

Canada Post to unveil postage stamps to mark the 50^th anniversary of the National Library of Canada and in celebration of Canadian Authors

The Honourable André Ouellet, P.C., Q.C.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Canada Post Corporation

and

Mr. Roch Carrier
National Librarian
National Library of Canada

invite you to attend the official unveiling of four postage stamps
to mark the 50^th anniversary of a remarkable Canadian institution.

Special guests:
Jacqueline Pelletier, actress and broadcaster
Barry Callaghan, writer and son of Morley Callaghan

Interviews can be arranged with any of the special guests by contacting media relations.
Refreshments will be served

Event: Official unveiling of stamps to mark the 50^th anniversary
of the National Library

Date: Monday, September 8, 2003
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Exhibition Hall, main entrance, Library and Archives Canada
Address: 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario

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For further information, contact:

Louisa Coates
Library and Archives Canada
Tel.: (613) 992-9361
Cell: (613) 295-5516

Tim McGurrin
Canada Post
Tel.: (613) 734-8876
Pager: (613) 786-4350