OTTAWA, Ontario, February 5, 2004 - Media are invited to attend a press conference in Richmond, British Columbia, for an important announcement launching an innovative Canadian multi-purpose satellite mission. Stephen Owen, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada representing the Honourable Lucienne Robillard, Minister of Industry, Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency, will be joined at this event by Marc Garneau, President of the Canadian Space Agency, and representatives from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates and the University of Calgary. WHEN: Friday, February 6, 2004 11:30 to 12:30 PST PARTICIPANTS: Stephen Owen, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada Marc Garneau, President, Canadian Space Agency Dan Friedmann, President and CEO, MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Dr. Andrew Yau, Principal Investigator, University of Calgary WHERE: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd Head Office 13800 Commerce Parkway Richmond, BC Tel: (604) 278-3411 This press conference will be webcast live (sound only) on: http://www.mda.ca.
