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Transport Canada

For immediate release
November 14, 2006

Minister Cannon to Make Rail Funding Announcement

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, will make an important funding announcement concerning rail transportation in remote First Nations communities in northern Quebec. Minister Cannon will be joined by Mr. Alexandre McKenzie, President of Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc.

A media availability with Minister Cannon and Mr. McKenzie will follow the announcement.

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Location: Shaputuan Museum
290 des Montagnais Blvd.
Sept-Îles, QC

For more information:

Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700


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