MONTRÉAL — On Sunday September 12, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, will officially open the World Energy Congress.
Speaking to over 5,000 international delegates, Minister Paradis will outline the Government of Canada's global vision for a clean, sustainable, and secure energy future, with Canada leading the way as one of the world's foremost clean energy superpowers.
Event:
Opening of the World Energy Congress
Location:
Palais des Congrès
Date and Time:
September 12, 2010, 5:30 p.m. EDT
During the Congress, Minister Paradis will be available to speak to the media at the following events:
Event:
ecoENERGY for Biofuels Announcement
Date and Time:
September 14, 2010, 10:30 a.m. EDT
Event:
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Announcement
Date and Time:
September 14, 2010, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Event:
Joint Announcement with the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation
Date and Time:
September 15, 2010, 10:45 a.m. EDT
Event:
Mining Industry Human Resources Council Announcement
Date and Time:
September 16, 2010, 1:30 p.m. EDT
All media events will take place at the Palais des Congrès, Government of Canada Pavilion, Booth # 2435
NOTE: Media representatives – press, photo, Web, radio and television – must be duly accredited in order to cover WEC Montréal 2010 (wecmontreal2010.ca/en/press-room/media-accreditation.html).
Media may contact:
Mary-Ann Dewey-Plante
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-996-2007
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-992-4447
