Reminder - Minister of State Ablonczy to Hold Media Teleconference on Visit to South America and Caribbean

May 2, 2012 - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), will hold a media teleconference on Thursday, May 3, 2012, to discuss her recent official visit to Brazil, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, accompanying the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on his visit to the three countries.

Minister of State Ablonczy will also speak of Canada’s growing relationships in the Americas and about consular services offered to Canadians.

Event: Media teleconference
Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012
Time: 12:15 p.m. ET

Media representatives wishing to participate in this teleconference should dial 1-877-413-4814 (Canada and the United States toll-free) or 613-960-7526. The access code is 6052492.

For more information, please contact:

John Babcock
Senior Communications Adviser
Office of the Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs)
613-944-1291

Foreign Affairs Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-995-1874
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