MEDIA ADVISORIES
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
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca
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