Media Advisory - Expanding trade in fast-growing markets through the Asia-Pacific Gateway: Minister Fast to stop in Edmonton as part of Western Canada consultations

OTTAWA, July 18, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada's Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will participate in a roundtable discussion in Edmonton, Alberta with stakeholders and key transportation and industry leaders to discuss ways to build on Canada's competitive advantages and further deepen trade and investment ties throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Closing remarks open to media, followed by media availability with the Minister and a group photo opportunity.

Date:		Thursday, July 19, 2012
Time:		2:45 p.m. MT
Location:		Minister's Regional Office, Suite 352 Canada Place Building 9777-102 Avenue Edmonton, AB

Rudy Husny
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ed Fast
Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway
613-992-7332

Media Relations
Transport Canada
613-993-0055