Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS IN CHARLOTTETOWN

Ottawa, March 14, 2006 - Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck Strahl will be in Charlottetown on Wednesday, March 15 to meet with industry leaders and to visit a farm and a processing operation. The Minister will be available to speak to media following his meeting with industry. Media are also invited to join the Minister on the tour of a farm in the afternoon for a photo opportunity.

DATE:
Wednesday, March 15

EVENT:
Media availability

TIME:
12:00 noon

LOCATION:
The Pekeha - Mezzanine Level
Delta Prince Edward
18 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI

EVENT:
Farm visit - photo opportunity

TIME:
4:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
Eric C. Robinson Inc.
Albany, PEI

Directions:
At the Albany “Y” on Highway 1, take the exit to Summerside and drive for approximately two minutes until you reach the Bank of Nova Scotia on your left. At the Bank of Nova Scotia intersection, turn left on Route 115. Eric C Robinson Inc. is next to the bank.

For more information:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
(613) 759-7972
1-866-345-7972

Wayne Riley
Atlantic Communications Advisor
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(902) 628-5342