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Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti
Conference | Chairman's Statement | Background | Participants | Photo Gallery
Monday, January 25, 2010
Part I - Outreach / Assessment Session / Humanitarian Relief
0825 hours to 0855 hours
Lobby, 3rd floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Photo opportunity (cameras and photographers only)
- The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, will greet principal participants upon arrival.
0900 hours to 1125 hours
Council Chamber, 3rd floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Live pool feed only
- Introductory Remarks by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
- Remarks by His Excellency Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti
Part II - Transition From Humanitarian Needs To Longer-Term Strategic Vision
1140 hours to 1215 hours
Council Chamber, 3rd floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Live pool feed only
- Welcoming Remarks by The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
[One Minute of Silence for Haitian, UN and Member States Victims]
- Opening remarks by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada
- Remarks by His Excellency Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti
1220 hours
Delegates’ Lounge, 3rd floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Photo opportunity (camera and photographers only)
- Family Photo
1225 hours to 1300 hours
Prime Minister’s room, 3rd floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Photo opportunity (cameras and photographers only)
- Canada / U.S. bilateral meeting
- Lunch
Part II - Transition From Humanitarian Needs To Longer-Term Strategic Vision
(Official Delegations only)
1300 hours to 1515 hours
Council Chamber, 3rd floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting (cameras and photographers only)
- Reconstruction and beyond: A vision for the new Haiti
- END OF CONFERENCE –
1530 hours to 1600 hours
General Assembly Hall, 4th floor
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
999 University Street, Montreal
Media: Live pool feed and open coverage
- Closing Press Conference
Information For Media Representatives
Equipment Delivery
All large pieces of equipment entering the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) facility for the conference tomorrow must be delivered through the ICAO loading dock between 12:00 hours and 18:30 hours on Sunday, January 24, 2010.
Accreditation Badges
Accreditation badges may be picked up on Sunday January 24, 2010 from 10:00 hours to 22:00 hours and on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 06:00 hours to 9:00 hours, at the media accreditation desk in the lobby of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Mansfield Entrance, 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Media Centre
Only accredited media will be allowed access to the media centre and at media events at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which is located at 999 University Street, Montreal. Media representatives are asked to use the University Street entrance.
All media representatives must arrive at the ICAO building prior to 09:00 hours, on Monday, January 25, 2010. All media representatives will be screened by security upon arrival.
Workspace at the Media Centre (ICAO, Level 1) may be limited.
For more information on accreditation and booking of space for print, radio and television at the media centre, please contact:
Media Relations
Summits Management Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Tel.: 819-994-2186
Media Centre Schedule
Sunday, January 24, 2010
12:00 hours to 19:00 hours
Monday, January 25, 2010
06:00 hours to 19:00 hours
Staff will be on site to direct media representatives to the media centre. Only WIFI Internet and telephones will be available on site.
Live Pool Feed
The live pool feed will be available on site and at the Montreal TOC. PGAD will follow. The aspect ratio of the pool feed will be 16:9.
Media Events
Photo opportunities may be organized on site throughout the day if bilateral meetings between Canadian ministers and lead participants are scheduled. Information will be provided to media representatives as soon as such events are confirmed. No live feeds of the bilateral meetings will be available.
All photo opportunities and media events may be pooled. All media pools will assemble at the media centre 30 minutes prior to the event.
Food & Beverages
A continental breakfast, lunch and beverages will be available adjacent to the media centre. No food or beverages will be allowed in the media centre.
