February 7, 2006

Background Briefing on Upcoming G8 Finance Ministers Meeting

Department of Finance officials will provide a background briefing on the upcoming G8 Finance Ministers Meeting being held in Moscow, Russia, on February 10-11, 2006.

The briefing is for background information only, not for attribution.

The briefing will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) in Room 22D at the Department of Finance Canada, 140 O’Connor St., Ottawa.

Media representatives wishing to participate in the briefing by conference call must dial (613) 954-4096 and refer to reservation # 5109368 at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

This background briefing is for journalists only. No stills or cameras will be allowed in the briefing. Proper identification will be required at the door.

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For further information:

David Gamble
Media Relations
(613) 996-8080