Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO DISCUSS CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD

OTTAWA, Ontario, December 19, 2006 - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will be speaking to farmers on December 19th about the Government's vision for the Canadian Wheat Board and marketing choice for western grain producers. Following his address the Minister will be available to speak to media.

EVENT:
Address and media availability

DATE:
Tuesday, December 19, 2006

TIME:
1:30 p.m. (local time)

LOCATION:
Janzen Farm
395 Highway 1
Headingly, Manitoba

For more information:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-759-7972
1-866-345-7972

Richard Lavergne
Senior Regional Communications Advisor - Manitoba
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
204-792-2640