Media invitation - The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal to play host to the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie

Development as an integral part of Canadian foreign and trade policy

MONTREAL, Dec. 4, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Media representatives are invited to attend the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal's Allstream Morning Trends breakfast seminar on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 a.m. The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, will take the floor.

Mr. Paradis will address the government's new approach which will further harmonize international aid with the country's broader values and objectives and Ottawa's desire to have greater recognition for its efforts internationally, while respecting its responsibility to Canadian taxpayers.

Date:		Thursday, December 5, 2013
Time:		7:30 to 9 a.m.
Location:		Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. W. Montréal

About the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal has some 7,000 members. Its primary mission is to represent the interests of the business community of Greater Montréal and to provide individuals, merchants, and businesses of all sizes with a variety of specialized services to help them achieve their full potential in terms of innovation, productivity and competitiveness. The Board of Trade is Quebec's leading private economic development organization.

SOURCE: Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal

Please confirm your presence with Michelle LLambias Meunier, Advisor, Media Relations, by phone at 514 871-4000, ext. 4042, or by email at [email protected].