/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Day to honour federal government
employees and announce a new program to help identify savings/

OTTAWA, June 14 /CNW Telbec/ - The President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, the Honourable Stockwell Day, will make an important announcement while delivering a speech at the Public Service Award of Excellence Ceremony.

Held every year during National Public Service Week, this Ceremony honours a number of federal government employees and teams for their outstanding contributions.

    
    Date:      Monday, June 14, 2010

    Time:      Ceremony - 3:00 p.m. EDT
               Announcement - 4:15 p.m. EDT

    Location:  Hilton Lac-Leamy
               3 Boulevard du Casino
               Gatineau, Quebec
    

Media interested in speaking with recipients should arrive well before the ceremony to ensure ample time for interviews.

For further information: Media Relations, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, 613-957-2640, www.tbs-sct.gc.ca