Minister Oda to Address the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Ottawa, Ontario - On June 6, 2009 the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation and Vice-Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan, will deliver the keynote address at the International Policy Forum of the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), in Whistler, British Columbia. (Open to media accredited by the FCM)

Date: June 6, 2009
Time: 14:15 - 15:15
Location: TELUS Conference Centre,
Whistler, British Columbia

Following the address, Minister Oda will officially launch Afghanistan360, the Government of Canada's new touring display on its engagement in Afghanistan, where she will hold a short media availability.

Date: June 6, 2009
Time: 16:00
Location: TELUS Conference Centre,
Whistler, British Columbia


Information: Michelle Coates
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Cooperation
Telephone: (819) 953-6238

Media Relations Office
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Telephone: (819) 953-6534
E-mail: media@acdi-cida.gc.ca