Ottawa, April 25, 2007 – The Minister of the Environment John Baird will announce the details of Canada’s New Government’s Regulatory Framework for Industrial Air Emissions on April 26th, 2007 in downtown Toronto.Members of the Media are invited to attend a lockup, briefing and Press conference which be held in downtown Toronto from noon until 4:00 p.m. on April 26th, 2007. Prior to the Press Conference, Senior Environment Canada officials will hold a media briefing to explain the details of the Government’s regulatory framework to tackle climate change and reduce air pollution. Event: Media lockup Time: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm (lock up ends)Event: Media Briefing by Environment Canada officialsTime: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Event: Press conference (inside lock-up)Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m* Please note that location details will be issued by media advisory on April 26th, 2007.Once the lockup has commenced, no one will be allowed to leave designated areas or contact their office until the embargo is lifted.Entry is restricted and journalists must provide valid media credentials and/or a letter of assignment in order to enter the lock-up. For more information, media representatives interested in attending the lockup should contact Environment Canada Media Relations Office at (819) 934-8008 or 1-888-908-8008.Journalists will be required to sign an undertaking to respect the release arrangements and not to remove, release or communicate documents, materials or information, or other records of any nature whatsoever, to anyone in any manner (including the use of wireless communication devices such as wireless microphones, wireless modems and air cards, cellular phones and personal digital assistants) until they are released from embargo.Wireless communication devices such as cellular phones, BlackBerries, personal digital assistants, two-way radios and/or any other removable wireless communication devices including modems, air cards and wireless microphones will not be allowed in the lockup area. Media will be responsible for disabling any internal built-in wireless devices on their laptop, notebook and other portable computers. Those who fail to do so may be requested to turn in their computer.For further information please contact:Eric RicherPress Secretary Office of the Minister of the Environment(819) 997-1441 Media RelationsEnvironment Canada(819) 934-8008 1-888-908-8008
