Media notice - Final Details of Council of the Federation Summer Meeting in Halifax on July 25-27, 2012 Français
OTTAWA, July 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Please note the following final details regarding the 2012 Summer Meeting of the Council of the Federation (COF) taking place in Halifax from July 25-27, 2012.
Media Registration
Media representatives who wish to attend the 2012 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting must register online. To access the online registration system, please visit www.councilofthefederation.ca and click on the logo for the 2012 COF summer meeting. Then click on "Media Registration". Individuals will be screened to ensure they are official media representatives. A photo-ID badge will be provided to all accredited media at the media registration desk during the following hours:
| Media Centre - Acadia Ballroom Foyer (Lobby level) Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax |
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| Wednesday, July 25: Thursday, July 26: Friday, July 27: |
7:00 am - 7:00 pm 7:00 am - 7:00 pm 7:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Media Centre
A Media Centre will be located in Acadia Ballroom (Lobby level) of the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. This room will be equipped with Internet access, power outlets and television monitors.
Satellite Truck Parking
Parking for satellite trucks is very limited. To coordinate a live pool feed, please contact Carla Burns with the Government of Nova Scotia at (902) 424-2876 or [email protected].
Dial-in Information
Media representatives who are unable to travel may listen in to the closing news conference using the following numbers:
DIAL-IN NUMBER: 1-866-797-9098
CONFERENCE ID: 6075236
Interested media are requested to dial-in by 12:15 pm on Friday, July 27.
Media Program
| Wednesday, July 25 | |
| 7:00 am | Media registration opens (Acadia Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 5:45 pm | Shuttle departs from Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Welcome Reception for Premiers, delegates, their families and invited guests, Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, 1209 Marginal Road (Media invited, social only) |
| 8:00 pm | Shuttle departs from Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market for Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel |
| Thursday, July 26 | |
| 7:00 am | Media registration available (Acadia Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 9:00 am | Council of the Federation Meeting commences (photo opportunity at start of meeting) (Media will be escorted to meeting room.) |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Lunch (Acadia Ballroom, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 3:30 pm | Chair's Media Opportunity (TBC) (Acadia Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| Friday, July 27 | |
| 7:00 am | Media registration available (Acadia Ballroom Foyer, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 8:30 - 8:45 am | Media Opportunity (TBC) (Acadia Ballroom, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch (Acadia Ballroom, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 12:30 - 1:00 pm | Closing News Conference (Acadia Ballroom, Lobby Level, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) |
| 3:00 pm | Media Centre closed |
Unimic Area
A unimic will be located in Acadia Ballroom Foyer (Lobby level) of the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel.
| Hours of Availability: | |
| Wednesday, July 25 Thursday, July 26 Friday, July 27 |
7:30 am - 7:00 pm 7:30 am - 7:00 pm 7:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Additional Information
Media are asked to contact Carla Burns with the Government of Nova Scotia (contact information below), should they require assistance with specific services in connection with this meeting.
A meeting of Premiers and National Aboriginal Organization Leaders will be held in the morning on Wednesday, July 25 at the Lunenburg Arms Hotel in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Details about this meeting will be issued by the Government of Nova Scotia.
The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial Premiers. It enables Premiers to work collaboratively to strengthen the Canadian federation by fostering a constructive relationship among the provinces and territories, and with the federal government.
Media enquiries may be directed to:
Carla Burns
Director of Communications Support
Communications Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia
902-424-2876
Cell: 902-483-9873
[email protected]
Lindsay de Leeuw
Project Manager
Council of the Federation Secretariat
613-563-4066
Cell: 613-851-5978
[email protected]
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