April 10, 2006

Minister of Finance James M. Flaherty to Address the Investment Dealers Association of Canada

Minister Flaherty will be the guest speaker at a dinner hosted by the Investment Dealers Association of Canada on Tuesday, April 11, 2006.

The event will begin at 8:00 p.m.with the Minister’s remarks at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The Minister will speak about the Government’s economic and fiscal priorities and how they will benefit Canadian investors.

The event will take place at the National Club, 303 Bay Street, in Toronto, Ontario.

Journalists who wish to attend must contact Connie Craddock, Vice President, Public Affairs with the Investment Dealers Association, at (416) 943-5870 or ccraddock@ida.ca.

The Minister will hold a media availability at approximately 9:30 p.m..

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For further information:

Eric Richer
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
(613) 996-7861

David Gamble
Media Relations
Department of Finance Canada
(613) 996-8080