MEDIA ADVISORIES

AMENDMENT

March 25, 2004 No. A/32.1

CODERRE TO PARTICIPATE IN ORDER OF LA PLÉIADE AWARDS CEREMONY

Denis Coderre, President of the Queen's Privy Council and Minister responsible for La Francophonie, will participate in the Order of La Pléiade awards ceremony on March 25 in Ottawa.

La Pléiade, an order of La Francophonie promoting cultural dialogue, was established by the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF). International in scope, it is designed to recognize the merits of individuals who have served APF ideals with distinction.

Event: Awards ceremony (open coverage)*

Date: Thursday, March 25, 2004

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Centre Block, Room 237-C

Parliament Buildings

Ottawa, Ontario

*Media availability after the ceremony (approx. 7:10 p.m.)

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Bain
Office of the Minister responsible for La Francophonie
(613) 943-1838

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