Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO SPEAK AT THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE'S ANNUAL MEETING IN OTTAWA

OTTAWA, March 1, 2006 - Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck Strahl will address members of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) during their annual meeting in Ottawa, on Thursday, March 2. The CFA's annual meeting is taking place from February 28 to March 3rd.

Date:
Thursday, March 2, 2006

Time:
8:15 a.m.

Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ballroom B/C
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa, Ontario

The Minister will be available to speak to media following his speech to members.

For more information:

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