SIDNEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA/OTTAWA - On November 19, 2004, a technical briefing of two reports addressing the federal moratorium on oil and gas activity off the coast of British Columbia will take place in Sidney. The reports provide the views of British Columbians, including coastal First Nations, on the moratorium and complete the arm's-length federal review process initiated by the Government of Canada in 2003. The briefing will be given by Roland Priddle, Chair of the Public Review Panel, and Cheryl Brooks, Facilitator of the First Nations Engagement Process. The Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, will also be available to media in Ottawa for comments. Location of technical briefing: R.W. Stewart AuditoriumPacific Geoscience Centre9860 West Saanich RoadSidney, British Columbia Media can dial in via teleconference at 1-888-265-0464. Mention password: 2364015 Date and Time:Friday, November 19, 20049:15 a.m. (PST) Location for comments by Minister Efford:Centre Block FoyerParliament HillOttawa, Ontario Date and Time:Friday, November 19, 200412:15 p.m. (EST) For more information, media may contact: Ghyslain Charron Media Relations Natural Resources Canada (613) 992-4447 Tom Ormsby Director of Communications Office of the Minister Natural Resources Canada (613) 996-2007
