Notice to media

MINISTER MITCHELL TO SPEAK TO INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES

OTTAWA, November 24, 2005 - Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Andy Mitchell will update producers on the Government of Canada's response to the short and long-term needs for the grains and oilseeds sector.

This follows on the $755 million announcement to support the sector made yesterday.

DATE:
Thursday, November 24

TIME:
5:15 p.m.

LOCATION:
Ontario AgriCentre
Main boardroom
100 Stone Road West
Guelph, ON N1G 4S9

For more information, media may contact:

Matt Tolley
Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food
(613) 759-1059

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