Government of Canada

January 29, 2010

Minister of Finance to Meet Private Sector Economists

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will meet with private sector economists on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.

11:00 a.m. – Photo Opportunity
Minister Flaherty will be available for a photo opportunity with private sector economists at the beginning of their meeting.

Media representatives should present themselves no later than 10:45 a.m. at the Department of Finance offices located in the East Tower of L’Esplanade Laurier, 140 O’Connor Street, in Ottawa. They will then be escorted to the meeting facilities.

Please note: Cameras and boom microphones only.

12:30 p.m. – Media Availability
Minister Flaherty will be available to the media following his meeting.

Media representatives should present themselves no later than 12:15 p.m. at the Department of Finance offices. They will then be escorted to the meeting facilities.

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For further information:

Annette Robertson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
613-996-7861

Jack Aubry
Media Relations
Department of Finance
613-996-8080