MEDIA ADVISORIES

September 26, 2002 No. 97

Media representatives are advised that senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade will hold a background briefing on Friday, September 27, regarding the publication of the WTO's final report on Canada's challenge of the U.S. countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber, which were imposed as a result of a preliminary determination by the U.S. Commerce Department.

Media representatives interested in participating by telephone should call the Media Relations Office to obtain the telephone number and access code.

Please note that the briefing is for media representatives only and is not for attribution.

Event: Softwood lumber background briefing

Date: Friday, September 27, 2002

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Place: National Press Theatre

150 Wellington Street

Ottawa, Ontario

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