September 17, 2014 — The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, will deliver closing remarks at the Canadian Council on Africa’s first Canada-Africa Business Summit.
During his remarks, Minister Paradis will discuss the role of the private sector in development and Canada’s strategy to eradicate poverty through sustainable, private-sector-led economic growth. The Minister will also announce funding for innovative approaches to ending poverty on the African continent.
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 4 p.m.
Place: Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street W, Toronto, Ontario
Sandrine Périon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Development and La Francophonie
343-203-6238
sandrine.perion@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
343-203-7700
media@international.gc.ca
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