Government of Canada Promotes Canadian Food to the World at the Calgary Stampede

Ottawa, Ontario, July 13, 2010 - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, along with a selection of Canada's top chefs, will be in Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, July 14, to promote the safe, delicious and high-quality foods that Canadian farmers produce by preparing a breakfast feast for domestic and international media.

Minister Ritz will be available to speak to media.

Event:
Breakfast reception

Date:
Wednesday, July 14

Time:
Welcome Barbecue is at 7:30 a.m. (local time)
Breakfast Reception is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (local time)

Location:
BMO Centre, Arabian Room
20 Roundup Way SE
Calgary, Alberta

Please RSVP to: savourcanada@agr.gc.ca

Accreditation:
Media will need to be accredited through the Calgary Stampede Media Relations Office. Please visit
http://news.calgarystampede.com/Media-esources/Accreditation/default.aspx for more information on how become accredited.

For more information:

Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972