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Media Advisory

Minister Van Loan to make an announcement regarding the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 19, 2009 ― The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, will be joined by the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport); the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations for the Province of British Columbia; and Scott Witt, State Rail and Marine Director, Washington State Department of Transportation, to make an announcement regarding the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

A photo opportunity will take place in the Pacific Central Station, in the Thornton room, across from the bus departure area.

Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time:
3:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
(Please arrive no later than 2:45 p.m.)
Location:
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station St
Vancouver, British Columbia
RSVP:
Members of the media who are planning to attend the event are asked to RSVP Pennie Libby by 4:00 p.m. on August 19, 2009.

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For media information:

Pennie Libby
Communications Manager, Pacific Region
Canada Border Services Agency
604-666-6050