Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO ADDRESS THE SASKATCHEWAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

REGINA, Sask., November 23, 2006 – The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will be in Regina on Friday, November 24, to speak to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce about government priorities and marketing choice. Following his address, Minister Strahl will be available to speak to media.

Media representatives who wish to attend the media availability by phone can call 1-888-265-0464.

EVENT:
Address and media availability

DATE:
Friday, November 24, 2006

TIME:
12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. (local time) – Lunch and address in the Lombardy Room, Convention area (2nd Floor)
1:15 p.m. (local time) – Media availability in the Verdi Room, Main Floor

LOCATION:
Delta Regina Hotel
1919 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan

For more information:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-759-7972
1-866-345-7972

Guy Chartier
Senior Regional Communications Officer
AAFC Saskatchewan
306-780-5565