Minister MacAulay at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

October 30, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, will attend the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario where he will deliver remarks at the Opening Ceremonies.

Then, Minister MacAulay and Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill, Mary Ng, will announce an investment for the Canadian livestock genetics sector to help open new markets, including trade with China.

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Opening Ceremonies

Date

Friday, November 3, 2017

Time

Minister to deliver opening ceremonies address – 10 a.m. (local time)
Media availability – 10:20 a.m. (local time)

Location

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Ricoh Coliseum, Enercare Centre
Food and Lifestyle Stage
100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto, Ontario

Announcement for the Canadian livestock genetics sector

Date

Friday, November 3, 2017

Time

10:30 a.m. (local time)

Location

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Ricoh Coliseum, Enercare Centre
(near SEMEX exhibit)
100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto, Ontario
M6K 3C3

To obtain a free media pass for both of these events, please register in advance here.
(On-site media registration is also available in Salon 101B for free media access.).
Parking is available on site.

For more information

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