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Notice to media

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO TO ANNOUNCE NEW FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

OTTAWA, June 3, 2005 - Steve Peters, Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Paul Steckle, Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce, will be in Aylmer, Ont. Saturday, June 4 to announce funding for new research and development projects.

WHEN:
Saturday, June 4, 2005

12:30 p.m. EST


WHERE:
Farm of Ian and Connie Foster

48649 College Line

Aylmer, Ont.


Note: Media can call 1 866 345-7972 for a map to the event.

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For more information, media may contact:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
1 866 345-7972

Susan McConnell
Director of Communications Minister Peters' office
(416) 326-6439
(416) 606-8303 cell