The Canada Pavilion at the Tall Ships Challenge

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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, July 5, 2007 – The Canada Pavilion will be at the Tall Ships Challenge from July 12 to 16, 2007. This is an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the many programs and services offered by the Government of Canada and to meet representatives from several departments and agencies.
Focussing on the theme Public Safety – Get Prepared, the Canada Pavilion includes many interactive activities. For example, in the event of a natural disaster, do you have what you need to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours? With the aid of videos and interactive displays such as the Hurricane Hologram, you will learn how to get prepared. What’s more, you will learn about career opportunities in law enforcement, hear about Canada’s east coast naval history and much more. You can also meet our mascot Bravo, who will be around to entertain the young and young at heart.
Come and discover the federal programs and services available to you by visiting the Canada Pavilion at the Tall Ships Challenge.
The Canada Pavilion will stop at ten Canadian communities from coast to coast this year. As the flagship of the Government of Canada’s Exhibitions Program, the Canada Pavilion has won a number of prizes and hosted more than six and one-half million visitors since its creation in 2000.
For more information on Government of Canada programs and services, visit canada.gc.ca or call the toll-free number 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232). For more information on the Government of Canada Exhibitions Program and its 2007-2008 tour, visit www.pwgsc.gc.ca.
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