EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 25, 2012) - Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie are meeting in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 26 and 27 for the 17th Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie. The theme of the conference is "Francophones and Francophiles: More than a Language in Common!"
The Honourable Heather Klimchuk, Minister of Alberta Culture responsible for the Francophone Secretariat, will co-chair the conference with the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
Media accreditation
Media representatives can obtain their accreditation directly on site starting at 10:30 a.m. on June 26, and 12:30 p.m. on June 27, at the following events:
| Tuesday, June 26, 2012 | |
| 11:00 a.m. | OPENING CONFERENCE - Catherine Clark, journalist and broadcaster |
| Catherine Clark will deliver the opening address and facilitate a discussion on the theme of the conference among a panel of guest speakers. The panel will look at opportunities to enhance the contribution of Francophiles and will outline strategies to increase their participation and feeling of belonging within the Canadian Francophonie. | |
| Location: Manitoba Room - The Westin Edmonton | |
| 2:00 p.m. | PHOTO OPPORTUNITY - Before formal meetings of the conference begin |
| Photographers and camera operators will have access to the meeting to take photos and video footage before the conference begins. | |
| Location: Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon Rooms - | |
| The Westin Edmonton | |
| Only photographers and camera operators will be allowed access. | |
| Wednesday, June 27, 2012 | |
| 12:50 p.m. | MINISTERS' PRESS CONFERENCE |
| Location: Manitoba Room - The Westin Edmonton | |
The Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie, created in 1994, is the only intergovernmental forum that brings together all the ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie. The Conference works to make the Canadian Francophonie an open, vibrant, diverse community that contributes fully to the development of Canadian society.
Contact Information:
Francophone Secretariat
Alberta Culture
780-422-0590
Cell: 403-993-3252