For the Media

Notice to media

FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL AGRICULTURE MINISTERS MEETING IN HARRISON HOT SPRINGS

Ottawa, March 20, 2006 - Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck Strahl will be participating at a federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers meeting in Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, on March 20. The ministers will be available to speak to media following their meeting.

EVENT:
Media availability with Minister Strahl and other agriculture ministers

DATE:
Monday, March 20

REVISED TIME:
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST)

LOCATION:
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
100 Esplanade Avenue
Harrison Hot Springs,
British Columbia

DIRECTIONS:
From Highway 1, take Harrison Hot Springs exit 135. Follow Highway 9 North towards Harrison Hot Springs. Turn left at Pioneer Motors, then right at the first lights. Turn right on Harrison Hot Springs Road. At the end of the road, turn left on Esplanade Avenue.

(REVISED TIME)
Media representatives who wish to attend by teleconference can call 1 800-814-4859. It is recommended that media call in by 1:50 p.m.

For more information:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
(613) 759-7972
1-866-345-7972