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Transport Canada

Government of CanadaCanadian Safe Boating Council

For immediate release
May 18, 2006

Transport Canada and Canadian Safe Boating Council
to Launch Safe Boating Awareness Week with a Splash!

Brian Jean, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities on behalf of Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Canadian Safe Boating Council will nationally launch Safe Boating Awareness Week at Britannia Yacht Club in Ottawa on Friday May 19.

There will be a photo opportunity with a demonstration of how recreational boaters can meet Transport Canada’s pleasure craft requirements – and stay safe – during the 2006 boating season.

Date: Friday, May 19, 2006
Time: 1:00p.m.
Location: Britannia Yacht Club
2777 Cassels Street
Ottawa, Ontario
For more information:  
Ted Rankine
Manager – Safe Boating Awareness Campaign
Canadian Safe Boating Council
(905) 989-0664
Kirsten Goodnough
Communications
Transport Canada
(613) 993-0055


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