October 6, 2003

Background Briefing on the Equalization Program

Senior Department of Finance officials will provide a background briefing on the federal equalization program in preparation for the upcoming meeting between Minister Manley and the provincial and territorial finance ministers and treasurers. The briefing will be held on Wednesday, October 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Finance, 140 O’Connor St., East Tower, 22^nd Floor, Room 22B, Ottawa.

Media representatives wishing to participate in the briefing through a conference call must dial (613) 954-5150 and refer to reservation # 1344594 at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

No stills or cameras will be allowed in the briefing.

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For further information:

Mike Scandiffio
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Finance
(613) 996-7861

Andrée Houde
Public Affairs and Operations Division
(613) 996-8080