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PETTIGREW - AFRICA SPEECH IN MONTREAL

October 17, 2002 No. 109

Media representatives are advised that International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will deliver a keynote speech entitled "A Trade Mission to Africa: Exploring Untapped Potential" at a breakfast meeting jointly hosted by the Canadian Council on Africa and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, on October 21 in Montreal.

This event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Canada Trade Mission to South Africa, Nigeria and Senegal to be led by Mr. Pettigrew from November 15 to 26, 2002. Also present at the event will be the High Commissioners for South Africa and Nigeria and the Ambassador of Senegal.

Media representatives are requested to contact the Media Relations Office to register for this event.

Event: Ministerial speech (open coverage) followed by photo opportunity with High Commissioners for South Africa and Nigeria and Ambassador of Senegal, and media availability

Date: Monday, October 21, 2002

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Vice-Royal Salon

Ritz-Carlton Hotel

1228 Sherbrooke Street West

Montreal, Quebec

For more information, please contact:

Sébastien Théberge

Director of Communications

Office of the Minister for International Trade

(613) 992-7332

Media Relations Office