CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - CIDA

October 25, 2005 14:19 ET

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: CIDA/Media Advisory: Minister Carroll to Attend Opening of World Vision Canada's Ottawa Office

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Oct. 25, 2005) - The following corrects and replaces the release sent on October 25 at 9:52 AM.

The Honourable Aileen Carroll, Minister of International Cooperation, will deliver remarks at the opening of World Vision Canada's Ottawa office on Wednesday, October 26. The Minister will discuss strategies for improving the quality of the aid we deliver, for promoting a stronger role for civil society both in Canada and developing countries.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian advocacy, relief, and development organization active in more than 90 countries around the world, providing help to more than 85 million people each year.

Media representatives are invited to attend.

DATE:       Wednesday, October 26, 2005


TIME:       5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


LOCATION:   Ottawa Congress Centre
            Colonel By Salon
            1 Colonel By Drive
            Ottawa, Ontario