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Media Notice - Premiers to Hold International Economic Forum in Halifax on November 22-23, 2012
HALIFAX, Nov. 13, 2012, 2012 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
Media accreditation required
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter will
host the Council of the Federation International Economic Forum on
November 22-23 at the Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre.
Premiers' discussions will focus on global economic and trade issues
and the implications for Canadian provinces and territories.
As part of the Forum, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will present
the bank's outlook for the global and Canadian economies and inflation
in Canada.
Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre
1800 Argyle Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(902) 421-8686
Media Accreditation
Media representatives who wish to cover the COF International Economic
Forum must register online. To access the online registration system,
please click here. Individuals will be screened to ensure they are official media
representatives. Media must register by November 20, 2012.
Media Accommodation
Media representatives are responsible for making their own hotel
reservations. Suggested hotels are:
1. Delta Barrington Hotel, 1875 Barrington Street, 1-888-890-3222
2. Cambridge Suites, 1583 Brunswick Street, 1-800-565-1263
3. Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street,
1-800-943-6760
Media Work Room
A media work room will be located in Suite 303 (3(rd) floor, Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre). This space will be equipped with Internet access, power outlets and a
television monitor.
Preliminary Media Program (All times and events are to be confirmed)
Friday, November 23
8:30 - 8:45 am Premiers' unimic availability
Council of the Federation International Economic Forum
8:45 am begins
(Media photo opportunity at start of meeting)
2:00 - 2:30 pm Closing News Conference
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.
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.
SOURCE: Council of the Federation
To view this news release in HTML formatting, please use the following URL: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2012/13/c7612.html
SOURCE: Council of the Federation
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
burnsca@gov.ns.ca Lindsay de Leeuw Project Manager Council of the Federation
Secretariat 613-563-4066 lindsay@councilofthefederation.ca
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