Final Details for the Council of the Federation International Economic Forum in Halifax on November 22-23, 2012

Media Program

Thursday, November 22
4:00 pm Media registration opens (Suite 303, 3rd floor, World Trade and Convention Centre)
5:30 – 7:30 pm Premiers’ unimic availability (TBC) (Suite 301, 3rd floor, World Trade and
Convention Centre)
Friday, November 23
7:30 am Media registration available (Suite 303, 3rd floor, World Trade and
Convention Centre)
8:30 – 8:45 am Premiers’ unimic availability (TBC) (Suite 301, 3rd floor, World Trade and
Convention Centre)
9:00 am Morning session commences (photo opportunity at start of meeting) (Media will be escorted to meeting room)
12:30 pm Lunch (Suite 303, 3rd floor, World Trade and Convention Centre)
2:00 pm Closing News Conference (Suites 301-302, 3rd floor, World Trade and
Convention Centre)
4:00 pm Media Centre closed

Unimic Area

A unimic will be located in Suite 301 (3rd floor) of the World Trade and Convention Centre.

Hours of Availability:
Thursday, November 22    5:30 – 7:30 pm
Friday, November 23    8:00 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.

The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial Premiers. It was created in 2003 to promote provincial-territorial cooperation and closer ties between members, foster meaningful relations between governments based on respect for the Constitution and recognition of the diversity within the federation, and show leadership on issues important to all Canadians.

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Media enquiries may be directed to:

Carla Burns
Director of Communications Support
Communications 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]