September 27, 2005
No. A/95

PETERSON AND U.S. AMBASSADOR TO DISCUSS CANADA-U.S. TRADE

International Trade Minister Jim Peterson and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins will meet on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, in Ottawa to discuss several matters of mutual interest. Among the issues to be discussed are softwood lumber, NAFTA and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Event:	Photo opportunity
Date:	Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Time:	3:50 p.m.
Location:	Centre Block, room 435-S Parliament Hill Ottawa, Ontario

For more information, please contact:

Jacqueline LaRocque
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Trade
(613) 992-7332

Media Relations Office
International Trade Canada
(613) 995-1874
http://www.international.gc.ca