Notice to media
MINISTER MITCHELL TO ANNOUNCE NEW MEASURES TO ADDRESS CANADIAN FARM CRISIS
OTTAWA, March 28, 2005 - Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Andy Mitchell, will be making a series of significant announcements on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 regarding new measures to support Canadian farmers in all sectors. These announcements will be made in Guelph and Mt. Brydges, Ontario, as well as in Regina, Saskatchewan, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Guelph, Ontario
At a press conference, Minister Mitchell will announce all measures. The Minister will be joined at the event by Guelph MP, Brenda Chamberlain, caucus colleagues and industry representatives.
WHEN:
Tuesday March 29, 2005
9:30 A.M. (EST)
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WHERE:
Cafeteria, Main Floor
AAFC/CFIA, Ontario Regional Office
174 Stone Road West, Guelph
Main Switchboard: 519-837-9400
(Directions from Highway 401- Take Highway 6 North (Hanlon
Expressway) to Stone Road. Turn right on Stone Road. Turn right on Research Lane (first intersection after Canadian
Tire).
At a press conference, Rose-Marie Ur, MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, caucus colleagues and industry representatives will join Minister Mitchell to focus on measures to support farmers in the grains and oilseeds sector.
WHEN:
Tuesday March 29, 2005
12:00 P.M. (EST)
WHERE:
Farm of Don and Bonnie Pilkington, Mt. Brydges
8201 Glendon Drive
From Highway 401, turn onto Highway 402 (Sarnia). From Highway 402 West, take Middlesex County Road 14 west (Exit
82). Go west into Mount Brydges and straight through intersection. The Pilkington Farm is the first farm on the left,
approximately 2 kilometres past the intersection.
Regina, Saskatchewan
At a press conference, Minister Mitchell will be joined by Minister Ralph Goodale, for an announcement focused on measures to support beef farmers.
WHEN:
Tuesday March 29, 2005
4:30 P.M. (CST)
WHERE:
Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza
Blue Lounge, 2nd Floor
Winnipeg,Manitoba
At a press conference, Minister Mitchell will be joined by industry representatives for an announcement focused on measures to support farmers raising other ruminants.
WHEN:
Tuesday March 29, 2005
7:15 P.M. (CST)
WHERE: Greenwood Inn
Juniper Room, (main floor)
1715 Wellington Avenue
-30-
For more information, media may contact:
Elizabeth WhitingPress Secretary
Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
(613) 759-1059
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
1 866 345-7972 Toll-free
(613) 759-7972 Local