Notice to media
CANADIANS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD POLICY
OTTAWA, Ontario, January 26, 2007 - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada would like to invite Canadians to participate in national public consultations on the next generation of agriculture and agri-food policy. Through these public consultations jointly hosted by federal, provincial and territorial governments in January and February 2007, Canadians will have the opportunity to provide input and advice on how to best ensure a competitive and profitable agriculture sector for years to come.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, full day public consultations on the next generation of agriculture and agri-food policy will be hosted in the following communities from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (local time):
Date:
Monday, January 29
Location:
Glynnmill Inn
1B Cobb Lane
Cornerbrook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Date:
Wednesday, January 31
Location:
Fairmont Hotel
115 Cavendish Square
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Members of the public can register by visiting: www.agr.gc.ca/nextgen
Email: agrconsultations@agr.gc.ca
Call: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
TTY: 1-800-926-9105
For more information:
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-759-7972
1-866-345-7972
John Morrison
Regional Communications Officer
AAFC Atlantic Region
Office: 902-566-7308
Cell.: 902-393-7707
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