The itinerary for Rickford at the PDAC. Just came upon it so I decided to post to the forum.
Media Advisory - Minister Rickford Announces Media Availabilities at PDAC International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange
TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2015 /CNW/ - The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will attend the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange onSunday, March 1, 2015, and Monday, March 2, 2015.
Sunday, March 1:
Minister Rickford and the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines, will make an announcement supporting economic opportunities for Northwestern Ontario (speech and photo opportunity).
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre — North Building
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Room 104DC
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255 Front Street West
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Toronto, Ontario
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Time:
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1:30 p.m. EST
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Please Note: Media not registered to attend the PDAC convention are asked to report to the main registration desk at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the news conference.
Minister Rickford will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the FedNor booth (photo opportunity).
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre — North Building
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Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (Booth 6501)
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255 Front Street West
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Toronto, Ontario
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3:00 p.m. EST
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Minister Rickford will tour the trade show floor (photo opportunity).
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre — South Building
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In front of PDAC Media Centre, Room 709
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222 Bremner Blvd
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Toronto, Ontario
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4:00 p.m. EST
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Minister Rickford and the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Finance, will deliver keynote remarks at the Media Reception and make an important announcement.
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Fairmont Royal York Hotel – Imperial Room
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100 Front Street West
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Toronto, Ontario
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6:00 p.m. EST
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Monday, March 2:
Minister Rickford will deliver remarks at the PDAC Opening Ceremony (speech and photo opportunity).
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre — North Building
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John Bassett Theatre
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255 Front Street West
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Toronto, Ontario
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8:30 a.m. EST
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Minister Rickford will be available to media following the ceremony.
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre — North Building
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Warm-Up Room (backstage of John Bassett Theatre)
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255 Front Street West
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Toronto, Ontario
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9:30 a.m. EST
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Please note: PDAC media accreditation required to attend all events.
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SOURCE Natural Resources Canada
For further information: Media may contact: Chris McCluskey, Communications Director, Office of Canada's Minister, Natural Resources Canada, 613-996-2007; Media Relations, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, 613-992-4447
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1494795/media-advisory-minister-rickford-announces-media-availabilities-at-pdac-international-convention-trade-show-investors-exchange
