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For immediate release
November 14, 2006
Minister Cannon to address the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES)
On Thursday, November 16, 2006, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities will address the St. Lawrence Economic
Development Council (SODES) at the organization’s upcoming luncheon. Minister
Cannon will be announcing important enhancements to marine security across the
country during this speech.
The Minister will be the guest speaker during the luncheon, and a brief question
and answer period will be held following the luncheon. Media representatives are
invited to attend.
The media availability will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the Saint-Laurent Room.
Contacts:
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Natalie Sarafian,
Office of Lawrence Cannon
Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities
(613) 991-0700 |
François-Nicolas Asselin
Transport Canada, Dorval
514-633-2714 |
About SODES:
SODES represents the St. Lawrence maritime community, which includes all public
and private agencies whose activities have a direct or indirect impact on the
economy of the St. Lawrence within Québec, and voices its concerns to
governments with regards to the economic development and life of the St.
Lawrence.
Please note that the following regional announcements will also taking place
on November 16, 2006:
- Rick Dykstra, MP (St. Catharines), will announce marine security enhancements across Ontario at the St. Catharines Museum in St. Catharines at 2:30 p.m. (EST) Contact Julie Iannetta at 416 952-0154;
- Parliamentary Secretary Brian Jean will announce marine security enhancements in the Northwest Territories at the Northern Transportation Company Ltd. Offices in Hay River, NT at 10:30 a.m. (MST). Contact Susan McLennan at 204-983-6315; and
- Bill Casey, MP (Cumberland-Colchester) will announce marine security enhancements in Nova Scotia at the Port of Halifax at 1:30 p.m. (AST). Contact Steve Bone at 902-426-7795.
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