June 6, 2006

Background Briefing on Upcoming G8 Finance Ministers Meeting in Russia

Department of Finance Canada officials will provide a background briefing on the upcoming G8 Finance Ministers Meeting being held in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 9-10, 2006.

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

The briefing will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 22B at the Department of Finance Canada, 140 O’Connor St., Ottawa.

Media representatives wishing to participate in the briefing by conference call must dial 1 888 265 0464 and refer to reservation # 1344835 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
Department of Finance
613 996-8080