WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, February 3, 2005 -- The Canada Pavilion team is looking forward to visiting the Festival du Voyageur from February 12 to 20, 2005. Don't miss the celebration and the chance to participate in the many activities taking place at the Canada Pavilion... "It's your move!" The Canada Pavilion is offering many fun and educational activities hosted by MariO Canada and Mary O. Canada. Participate in "The Great Canadian Quiz", a questionnaire-style game that tests your knowledge of Canada, or come and guess, "Who am I? What am I? Where am I?" All participants will receive a prize. As well, Bravo, the Pavilion's congenial mascot, will be around to entertain and beguile kids of all ages. Do you know how to go about obtaining a passport? Are you interested in tracing your family's genealogical tree? Do you know how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one ton per year? Are you looking for advice on how to make your kids more active? You'll find the answers to these and many other questions by talking with the representatives on hand from the various government departments and agencies. They're looking forward to meeting you in person and they're eager to answer your questions about the many programs and services offered by the Government of Canada. The Canada Pavilion - "THE place to be!" For more information on the Government of Canada programs and services, visit www.canada.gc.ca or call the toll-free number 1 800 O-Canada. -30- For further information, media may contact: Pierre Téotonio Senior Media Relations Advisor Public Works and Government Services Canada (819) 956-2310 PWGSC news releases are also available on our Internet site at: www.pwgsc.gc.ca/comm/min/text/mediaroom-e.html The Canada Pavilion: "THE place to be!" The Canada Pavilion is a travelling exhibition that consolidates, under one roof, a number of federal institutions. Since its inception in the summer of 2000, the Canada Pavilion has travelled to over 80 events across Canada. Close to 5 million visitors have had the opportunity to meet in person with Government of Canada representatives, and obtain information about the programs and services available to them. The primary objective of the Pavilion is to inform the Canadian population in a relevant and entertaining manner. This year, the theme "It's your move! The Canada Pavilion: THE place to be!" emphasizes the Pavilion's amusing character as well as visitor participation. Through an innovative concept, the most perceptive people will test their knowledge by participating in a trivia contest, "The Great Canadian Quiz", while others will take part in the guessing game: "Who am I? What am I? Where am I?" and in many other activities Lively and lovable characters will host the Pavilion's activities. Bravo, the friendly mascot will join in the fun to amuse and entertain kids of all ages. Mary O. Canada and MariO Canada, our dazzling hosts, will entertain the visitors and inform them about the program highlights from participating departments, and achievements of the Government of Canada. Throughout 2004-2005, the Canada Pavilion team will proudly visit eight events across the country and a wide variety of information will be available at their booths. Enthusiasm, humour and interactivity will be front and centre at the Canada Pavilion when it stops at the Festival du Voyageur, Voyageur Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba from February 12 to 20, 2005. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Canada Pavilion. " It's your move! " For more information on the Government of Canada programs and services, please visit www.canada.gc.ca or call the toll free number 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232).
