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<p><strong>October 17, 2002 No. 109</strong></p>
<p>Media representatives are advised that International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will deliver a keynote speech entitled
"A Trade Mission to Africa: Exploring Untapped Potential" at a breakfast meeting jointly hosted by the Canadian Council
on Africa and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, on October 21 in Montreal.</p>
<p>This event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Canada Trade Mission to South Africa,
Nigeria and Senegal to be led by Mr. Pettigrew from November 15 to 26, 2002. Also present at the event will be the High
Commissioners for South Africa and Nigeria and the Ambassador of Senegal.</p>
<p><strong>Media representatives are requested to contact the Media Relations Office to register for this event. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Event: </strong>Ministerial speech (open coverage) followed by photo opportunity with High Commissioners for South Africa and
Nigeria and Ambassador of Senegal, and media availability</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Monday, October 21, 2002</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 8:00 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Vice-Royal Salon</p>
<p>Ritz-Carlton Hotel</p>
<p>1228 Sherbrooke Street West</p>
<p>Montreal, Quebec</p>
<p>For more information, please contact:</p>
<p>Sébastien Théberge</p>
<p>Director of Communications</p>
<p>Office of the Minister for International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 992-7332</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
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