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<p><strong>January 29, 2002</strong> <strong>No. xx</strong></p>
<p>Media representatives are advised that International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will attend the Business Breakfast
Forum hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines on Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Minister Pettigrew will
welcome Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and they will witness the signing of a number of business
agreements between Canadian and Filipino firms. Following the signing ceremony, President Macapagal-Arroyo will
deliver a keynote address.</p>
<p><strong>Event:</strong> Welcoming remarks by Minister Pettigrew and </p>
<p>Canada-Philippines business signing ceremony (open to media)</p>
<p>Photo opportunity (cameras only)</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, January 30, 2002</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Fairmont Chateau Laurier</p>
<p>Ballroom</p>
<p>1 Rideau Street</p>
<p>Ottawa, Ontario</p>
<p>For more information, please contact:</p>
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<p>Office of the Minister for International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 992-7332</td>
<td>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
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