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<p><strong>May 3, 2002 No. 65</strong></p>
<p>Media representatives are advised that Denis Paradis, Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie) will
deliver a speech on May 4, 2002, at the "Canada in Africa: A New Partnership" conference in Montreal. This event will
provide an opportunity for both Canadians and Africans who are committed to the development of Africa to discuss the
New Partnership for Africa's Development, a plan developed by African leaders to lift the continent out of poverty. </p>
<p>Mr. Paradis, who accompanied Prime Minister Chrétien to Africa last month to consult with Africans on a G8 Africa
Action Plan, will talk about his visit. The trip allowed Mr. Paradis to meet with representatives of civil society, business
and government, and visit Canadian aid projects in order to gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges
for the continent.</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, May 4, 2002</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 12 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Marriott Château Champlain</p>
<p>1050 de la Gauchetiere Street</p>
<p>Montreal</p>
<p>For further information, please contact:</p>
<p>Catherine Bachand</p>
<p>Office of the Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie)</p>
<p>(613) 944-3403</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
<p><a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221072304/http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/">http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca</a></p>
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