MEDIA ADVISORIES

March 2, 2004 No. A/20

PETERSON TO HOST TRADE MINISTERS' MEETING IN HALIFAX

International Trade Minister Jim Peterson will host a meeting of federal, provincial and territorial trade ministers on Thursday, March 4 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to discuss current trade issues. Ministers will participate in a news conference shortly after the meeting.

Event: News conference

Date: Thursday, March 4

Time: 2:00 p.m. (local time)

Location: Prince George Hotel (outside Windsor 1 Room)

1725 Market Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia

For more information, please contact:

Jacqueline LaRocque
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Trade
(613) 992-7332

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