Notice to media

FEDERAL AGRICULTURE MINISTER AVAILABLE TO SPEAK TO MEDIA IN CALGARY

OTTAWA, March 9, 2005 - Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Andy Mitchell will be available to speak to media briefly in Calgary on Thursday, March 10 following the Beef Value Chain Roundtable meeting.

WHEN:
Thursday, March 10, 2005
10:00 - 10:10 a.m.

WHERE:
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
Outside the McKnight Room
2620 - 32 Avenue NE
Calgary

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For more information, media may contact:

Elizabeth Whiting
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
(613) 759-1059

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