Government of Canada Announces $508,001 Contract for Advertising Services

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For immediate release MONCTON, June 17, 2005 -- A $508,001 competitive contract has been awarded to M5 Marketing Communications Inc., of Moncton, N.B., to develop and design new health warnings and health-related warnings on behalf of Health Canada. This contract will be completed at the end of September 2005. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Claudette Bradshaw, Minister of State (Human Resources Development) and MP for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. "Congratulations to M5 Marketing Communications Incorporated on winning this contract," said Minister Bradshaw. "This contract will contribute to helping the government stay the course in its commitment to ensure the health and welfare of all Canadians." M5 Marketing Communications Inc. will develop and design new health warnings and health-related messages to be included on tobacco packages and product advertisements. Messages will focus on the health hazards and effects arising from tobacco use, and will encourage cessation and/or avoidance of tobacco use. Health Canada will be able to use these messages for future promotion regulations for tobacco products. For information on contracting opportunities with the Government of Canada, visit www.merx.com, Canada's official, public sector electronic tendering service. - 30 - For further information, media may contact: Renée David Press Secretary Office of Minister Brison (819) 997-5421 Pierre Téotonio Senior Media Relations Advisor PWGSC (819) 956-2310 Anne Basque Executive Assistant Constituency Office for the Honourable Claudette Bradshaw Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe (506) 851-3430

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