Government of Canada Contributes to the Development of the Canadian Food Processing Sector and Encourages Consumers to Eat Canadian

Vancouver, British Columbia, January 24, 2011 - Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture) Jean-Pierre Blackburn will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday, January 24, to present, in the presence of industry partners, an Industry-Government Action Plan to promote the development of the the food processing sector. While there, he will also announce the launch of a grocery store pilot project intended to encourage consumers to eat Canadian.

Event:
Announcement and Photo Op

Date:
Monday, January 24

Time:
9:00 a.m. (local time)

Location:
Stong's Market Ltd.
4560 Dunbar Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6S 2G6

For more information:

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