MEDIA ADVISORIES

May 17, 2002

Media representatives are advised that Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa ) (Francophonie) Denis Paradis will visit Fredericton, New Brunswick, on May 21. This visit is part of outreach activities in Canada, and concerns the G8 Africa Action Plan.

Event: Meeting with students (Open to media)

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2002

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

12:30 to 12:45 p.m. (Media availability)

Location: École Sainte-Anne

715 Priestman Street

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Event: Meeting with students (Open to media)

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2002

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Leo Hayes High School

499 Cliffe Street

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Event: Meeting with Comité consultatif sur la Francophonie and New Brunswick Francophone community

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2002

Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Sheraton Fredericton Hotel, Salon Carleton

For further information, please contact:

Elisabeth Wilson

Office of the Secretary of State

(Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie)

(613) 995-1852

Media Relations Office

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

(613) 995-1874

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca