Notice to media

CANADIANS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD POLICY

OTTAWA, Ontario, February 12, 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 have the opportunity to provide input and advice on how to best ensure a competitive and profitable agricultural sector for years to come.

In Prince Edward Island, a full-day public consultation on the next generation of agriculture and agri-food policy will be hosted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (local time) in the following community:

Date:
Monday, February 19
Location:
Delta Prince Edward
18 Queen Street
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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

A consultation is also being held online via the AAFC Website (www.agr.gc.ca/nextgen). The consultation document takes just a few minutes to complete and allows participants, who may otherwise be unable to attend a meeting in person, to make a valuable contribution to the consultation process.

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
Office: 902-566-7308
Cell: 902-393-7707