MEDIA ADVISORIES
PETTIGREW - VISIT TO DAVOS
January 22, 2003 No. 5
Media representatives are advised that International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will travel to Davos, Switzerland, on
Thursday, January 23, 2003, to participate in the World Economic Forum. On Friday, January 24, Minister Pettigrew, along
with Canadian Industry Minister Allan Rock will attend a breakfast hosted by the Canada-India Business Council.
Afterwards, Ministers Pettigrew and Rock will take part in a contact lunch entitled Prospects for Canada, hosted by the
World Economic Forum. During the luncheon, both Ministers will deliver addresses that will focus on the current and
future economic climate in Canada. On Saturday, January 25, Ministers Pettigrew and Rock will co-host an investment
luncheon.
At the World Economic Forum, Mr. Pettigrew will also lead discussions in various workshops.
Event: Canada-India CEO breakfast
Date: Friday, January 24, 2003
Time: 7:00 a.m.*
Location: Rotary Room
Hotel Steigenberger Belvédère
Promenade 89
Davos, Switzerland
Event: Prospects for Canada luncheon
Date: Friday, January 24, 2003
Time: 12:30 p.m.*
Location: Thomas Mannsaal Room
Hotel Derby
Promenade 139
Davos, Switzerland
Event: Investment luncheon
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2003
Time: 12:30 p.m.*
Location: Lobby East Room
Hotel Steigenberger Belvédère
*Times are local.
For more information, please contact:
Sébastien Théberge
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister for International Trade
(613) 992-7332
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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