The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will be the guest speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. The Minister will begin speaking at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Minister Flaherty will speak about the Canadian economy and how it is positioned to meet the global challenges ahead.
The event will take place in the Grand Ballroom on the Conference Level of The Westin Calgary, 320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta.
A media availability will follow.
Media who wish to attend the speech must pre-register by contacting Victoria Hill at 403-750-0422 or email at vhill@calgarychamber.com
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For further information:
Chisholm Pothier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
613-996-7861
Jack Aubry
Media Relations
Department of Finance
613-996-8080
