OTTAWA, January 13, 2005 -- On Monday, January 17th 2005, the Honourable John Godfrey, Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities) will embark on a week-long tour of Canada's north. During the week, Minister Godfrey will host a series of bi-lateral meetings and round table sessions with territorial and municipal government representatives and community stakeholders in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Pangnirtung and Iqaluit. He will also be making infrastructure announcements with the three territorial governments. At several points during the week, Minister Godfrey and other representatives will be available for media questions and interviews. Highlights of the Ministerial tour are listed below. Please note, additional territorial advisories will be issued prior to Minister Godfrey's arrival. Times listed are local Monday, January 17, 2005 Whitehorse, Yukon Infrastructure Media Conference @ 9:30 a.m. (Pacific time) Town Hall on Northern Infrastructure Issues @ 7:30 p.m. Other activities (closed to media) in Whitehorse include: Briefing with federal government officials Meeting with territorial government officials Discussion with municipal government representatives and stakeholders Roundtable with community stakeholders Tuesday, January 18, 2005 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Infrastructure Media Conference @ 10:00 a.m. (Mountain time) Other activities (closed to media) in Yellowknife include: Briefing with federal government officials Meeting with territorial government officials Discussion with municipal government representatives Bi-lateral meeting with mayors and councilors Roundtable with community stakeholders and federal council members Site tour of diamond cutting and polishing facility in Yellowknife Thursday, January 20 Pangnirtung, Nunavut Site Dedication Ceremony @ 9:10 a.m. (Central time) Other activities in Pangnirtung include: Community tour Meeting with Nunavut Association of Municipalities Private sessions may be closed to media. Iqaluit, Nunavut Infrastructure Media Conference @ 3:00 p.m. (Central time) Other activities (closed to media) in Iqaluit include: Dinner with municipal government representatives Bi-lateral meeting with government officials Meeting with community stakeholders - 30 - Media contact: Infrastructure Canada Communications and Promotion Tel.: (613) 948-1148
