Notice to media

MINISTER STRAHL TO ANNOUNCE BARLEY PLEBISCITE RESULTS

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 28, 2007 – The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, will hold a news conference today at the Château Laurier to announce the results of the barley plebiscite.

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:
News conference

DATE:
Wednesday, March 28

TIME:
11:15 a.m. (local time)

LOCATION:
Fairmont Château Laurier,
L’Orangerie room (mezzanine level)
1, Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario

For more information:

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

Conrad Bellehumeur
Director of Communications
Minister Strahl's Office
613-759-1059