(No. A/24 – February 4, 2010) The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, will deliver the opening remarks at a conference celebrating innovation and technological advances in Africa, entitled Africa’s New Frontier.
Minister Van Loan will discuss new opportunities for Canada-Africa commercial relations, highlighting positive developments. He will use this opportunity to emphasize Canada’s commitment to economic integration, including growing trade and investment with this important region.
Event: Remarks
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
Location: Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario
For more information, please contact:
Monika Bujalska
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade
613-992-9304
Trade Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-996-2000
