Minister Oda to launch CIDA's International School Twinning Initiative

February 2, 2012

Ottawa, Ontario—The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, will officially launch CIDA's International School Twinning Initiative (ISTI) and announce the school boards and schools, both Canadian and from the developing world, selected to participate in this pilot phase of the ISTI.

Minister Oda will participate in a real-time exchange with students from Antigua Grammar School in Antigua and the country's Minister of Education.

Date: Monday, February 6, 2012

Time: 10 a.m.

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Information:
Justin Broekema
Press Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation
Telephone: 819-953-6238
Email: justin.broekema@acdi-cida.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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