On Wednesday, September 22, 2004, the Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, will host a conference call. Minister Efford is visiting China from September 17 to 24 to promote Canadian expertise in natural resources. The Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Canada, is also taking part in the trip. The itinerary includes stops in Beijing, Hangzhou and Qinshan, where Minister Efford will meet with officials of the Chinese government and state-owned corporations, as well as Canadian officials and business people, about oil and gas, nuclear energy, housing, forestry, mining, geoscience, science and technology. Media can register to participate by calling NRCan Media Relations at (613) 992-4447. Date andTime: September 22, 2004 11:00 a.m. (EDT) For more information : Cathy Worden Ghyslain Charron Office of the Minister Media Relations Natural Resources Canada Natural Resources Canada Ottawa Ottawa (613) 996-2007 (613) 992-4447
