PRESS RELEASES 2/19/2013 10:39:00 AM | Canada News Wire

Media Advisory - Minister Fast to hold pre-budget consultation in Vancouver


VANCOUVER, Feb. 19, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada's Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will host a pre-budget consultation in Vancouver, British Columbia, with stakeholders and local business leaders to discuss ways to expand export opportunities for Canadian business. Minister Fast will also announce next steps the Harper government is taking to help Canadian businesses expand into fast-growing Asian markets.

Closing remarks open to media, followed by media availability with the Minister.

Date:   Wednesday, February 20, 2013
     
Time:   4:00 p.m. (local)
     
Location:   300 WestGeorgia Street (Boardroom A, 5th Floor)
    Library Tower
    Vancouver, British Columbia

 

SOURCE: Transport Canada



For further information please contact:

Rudy Husny
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ed Fast
Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
613-992-7332

Media Relations
Transport Canada
613-993-0055