(No. A/67 - June 30, 2009) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver brief remarks to pay tribute to Captain Joseph-Elzéar Bernier, who proclaimed Canadian sovereignty over the Arctic Archipelago 100 years ago.
Event: Remarks (followed by a photo opportunity)
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Time: 8:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Lobby, Lester B. Pearson Building, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
For more information, please contact:
Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
613-995-1851
Foreign Affairs Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-995-1874
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