Minister Oda to Celebrate Afghanistan’s Independence Day

OTTAWA - On Saturday August 23, 2008, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, will deliver opening remarks at a celebration hosted by the Afghan Association of Ontario for Afghanistan's Independence Day.

Date:
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Time:
3 p.m.

Location:
Scarborough Civic Centre
Albert Campbell Square
150 Borough Drive
Toronto, Ontario

The Minister will be speaking outdoors on the performance stage located on the north side of the Scarborough Civic Centre.

Information:
Jean-Luc Benoît
Director of Communications
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