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<p>Media representatives are advised that Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific), will
be in New York City on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 to lead the Canadian delegation at the United
Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. Dr.
Pagtakhan will deliver the Canadian statement in the General Assembly Hall, formally launch the
Canadian study, <em>Putting Children First: A Framework for International Action to Address the
Impact of Small Arms on Children</em>, and open the exhibit <em>i Human 2000 Peace Initiative: The Gun
Sculpture</em>. </p>
<p><strong>Media/photo opportunities are scheduled as follows:</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Canadian Press Conference</u></strong><u></u></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, July 11</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Spokesman's Office</p>
<p>Room S-226, United Nations Headquarters</p>
<p>First Avenue at 45th Street, New York City</p>
<p><strong><u>Canadian Statement</u></strong><u></u></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, July 11</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 12:00 p.m. (approximate)</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> General Assembly Hall, United Nations Headquarters</p>
<p>First Avenue at 45th Street, New York City</p>
<p><strong><u>Reception and Opening of the <em>i Human 2000</em> exhibit; Launch of Children's Study </u></strong><u></u></p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, July 11</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Visitors' Lobby, United Nations Headquarters</p>
<p>First Avenue at 45th Street, New York City</p>
<p>For more information, please contact:</p>
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<tr valign="TOP"><td>Stephanie Ashton
<p>Office of the Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific)</p>
<p>(613) 995-2742</td>
<td>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</td></tr></table>
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<p>July 10, 2001 No. 46/Nº 46 Le 10 juillet 2001</p>
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