Notice to media

MINISTER MITCHELL MEETS WITH MINISTER VALLIÈRES AND MEMBERS FROM THE INDUSTRY

OTTAWA, June 29, 2005 - Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Andy Mitchell is meeting with the Quebec minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Yvon Vallières, and members from the industry in Gatineau today. Minister Mitchell will take the opportunity to detail reprofiled federal funding to assist the transformation of the cattle and other ruminants industry.

Minister Mitchell and Minister Vallières will then be available to answer questions from the media.

A news release with further details will be issued at 1:30 p.m.

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
2:20 p.m.

WHERE:
Holiday Inn, Plaza La Chaudière
Room La Chaudière 1, 2nd floor
2 Montcalm Street
Gatineau, Quebec

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For more information, media may contact:

Elizabeth Whiting
Minister Mitchell's office
(613)759-1059

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
(613) 759-7972
1 866 345-7972