Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR THE CANADIAN WINE INDUSTRY

VINELAND, Ontario, August 25, 2006 - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will announce funding for Canada's wine industry while attending centennial celebrations at the Vineland Horticultural Experiment Station on Saturday, August 26.

EVENT:
Speech and announcement

DATE:
Saturday, August 26

TIME:
3:30 p.m. (local time)

LOCATION:
Tent on the grounds of the Vineland Horticultural Experiment Station,
4890 Victoria Avenue North
Vineland, Ontario

Following the event, Minister Strahl will be available to speak to media.

For more information:

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

Jeff Howard
Press Secretary
Minister Strahl's Office
613-759-1059