Minister Oda to discuss visit to Ukraine and impact of Canadian aid initiatives

April 14, 2012

Ottawa, Ontario—The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, is travelling in Ukraine from April 10-18, 2012, to review the progress of Canada's contributions to sustainable economic growth and democratic development initiatives.

Accompanying the Minister is a Canadian delegation, which includes representatives of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Canadian-Ukrainian business leaders, and the League of Ukrainian Canadians.

Minister Oda will hold a media teleconference during the visit.

Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Time: 3:00pm EST

Call-in number: 613-960-7526

Call-in number (toll-free): 1-877-413-4814

Passcode: 4330987

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For more information, media should contact:

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) Telephone: 819-953-6534
Email: media@acdi-cida.gc.ca
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