MEDIA ADVISORIES
February 27, 2004 No. A/16
KNUTSON TO VISIT CENTRAL AMERICA
Minister of State (New and Emerging Markets) Gar Knutson will lead the Central
America Circuit, a trade mission of 41 representatives from 28 Canadian companies, to
Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama from March 1 to 6, 2004.
Central America Circuit 2004 is the largest commercial mission ever mounted to the
region and seeks to enhance Canada-Central America commercial links.
As part of his mandate to raise Canada's profile in expanding and dynamic markets,
Mr. Knutson will meet with government officials and Canadian and Central American
business representatives.
During his visit to Panama, the Minister will inaugurate the 20-booth Canadian pavilion
at EXPOCOMER, the largest regional trade show in Central America.
Note: Events are subject to change and all times are local.
Monday, March 1, 2004
Event: Luncheon address (open coverage)
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Official Residence of the Canadian Ambassador
11 Avenida 20-57, Zona 14
La Cañada
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event: Tour of El Correo Facilities
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: El Correo Facilities Main Sorting Plant
17 Avenida 19-71, Zona 11
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Event: Announcement of embassy opening
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Calle Circunvalación, Lote No. 37, Casa No. 227
Contiguo a Telemovil
Col. San Benito
San Salvador, El Salvador
Event: Canada reception (open coverage)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meso America
Radisson Hotel
89 Avenida NTE Y 11 Calle Poriente
Col. Escalon
San Salvador, El Salvador
Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Event: Luncheon address to the Costa Rica-Canada Chamber of Commerce
(open coverage)
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Salon Chirripo, 1st Floor
Tryp Corobici Hotel
Autopista General Canas
Sabana Norte
San José, Costa Rica
Thursday, March 4, 2004
Event: Luncheon address (open coverage)
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Royal Palm Room
Miramar Hotel
Miramar Plaza, Balboa Avenue
Panama City, Panama
Event: Official opening of Canadian pavilion at EXPOCOMER
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Atlapa Convention Centre
Via Israel, Calle 77
San Francisco
Panama City, Panama
For information on the Central America Circuit, visit
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/latinamerica/2004circuit/
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Wesanko
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State (New and Emerging Markets)
(613) 944-1679
jennifer.wesanko@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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