May 14, 2003 No. 54

PETTIGREW: SPEECH TO QUEBEC MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS

Media representatives are advised that International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew will represent Prime Minister Jean Chrétien at the Quebec Manufacturers and Exporters' conference, "Manufacturing Trends 2003: Let's Talk Risk," on May 15, in Montreal. Minister Pettigrew will deliver an address on Canada's leadership role in international trade.

Event: Address to the Quebec Manufacturers and Exporters (open coverage*)

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2003

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: Marriott Château Champlain

1 Canada Place

Montreal, Quebec

*To confirm attendance, media representatives should contact:

Mr. José-Louis Jacome

Vice President, Development and Communications

(514) 866-7774, ext. 102

For more information, please contact:

Sébastien Théberge

Director of Communications

Office of the Minister for International Trade

(613) 992-7332

Media Relations Office

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

(613) 995-1874

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca