Notice to media

FEDERAL AGRICULTURE MINISTER TO SPEAK ON HIGHLIGHTS OF MEETINGS IN WASHINGTON

OTTAWA, Feb. 9, 2005 - -Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Andy Mitchell and his provincial colleagues, will speak to media about meetings with Agriculture Secretary, Mike Johanns, Members of Congress and key industry representatives on Thursday, February 10, in Washington.

WHEN:
Thursday, February 10, 2005
2:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Canadian Embassy
501 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC

Media not able to attend the event in Washington are invited to participate in a conference call at 1-888-265-0464 or 1-613-954-4096. Due to time restraints, media will only have the opportunity to listen.

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For more information, media may contact:

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

Elizabeth Whiting
Minister's Office
Ottawa
(613) 759-1059

Erica Fensom
Canadian Embassy
Washington
(202) 682-7716