April 22, 2004

Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale to Take Questions From Journalists by Conference Call from G-7 in Washington

Minister Goodale will hold a conference call with Canadian journalists to discuss the outcome of G-7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings in Washington, DC.

The call will take place on Saturday, April 24, at 11:45 a.m. (EDT). Participants must dial 1 888 265-0464 and refer to reservation # 178212 at least 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

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For further information:

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

Pat Breton
Office of the Minister of Finance
(613) 996-7861