Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO ADDRESS THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 1, 2007 - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will speak at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) annual meeting on Thursday, March 1, about the future of agriculture. Following his address the Minister and CFA president Bob Friesen will be available to speak to media.

Media representatives will be able to listen to the Minister's address by calling 1-888-265-0464. No media questions will be taken by phone.

EVENT:
Address and media availability

DATE:
Thursday, March 1

TIME:
12:00 p.m. (local time)

LOCATION:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ballroom B & C
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa, Ontario

For more information:

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

Jeff Howard
Press Secretary
Minister Strahl's Office
613-759-1059