Notice to media
MINISTER STRAHL TO SPEAK ON FEDERAL BUDGET AT THE CALGARY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OTTAWA, May 4, 2006 - Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck Strahl will be in Calgary on Friday, May 5, to address the members of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on the 2006 federal budget. Minister Strahl will speak to the budget as well as the federal government's commitment to the agriculture sector. Minister Strahl will be available to speak to media after his statement.
EVENTS:
Federal budget address and media availability
DATE:
Friday, May 5
TIME:
7:30 a.m. - Address
9:15 a.m. - Media availability in the Salon
LOCATION:
ENMAX Ballroom
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
100 6th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
For more information:
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa
(613) 759-7972
1-866-345-7972
Tamara Leigh
Alberta Communications Advisor
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(780) 495-8685