CALGARY, ABERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 22, 2009) - Please be advised the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), will be delivering the keynote speech at the Canada School of Energy and Environment's first Workshop on Northern issues, entitled "Canada's North: Challenges and Opportunities". The Minister will focus on the federal government's commitment to Northern issues and to following through with clear plans and effective actions.

Where: Palliser Hotel, 133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB


When:  Friday, October 23, 2009.
       12:30 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Office of the Honourable Chuck Strahl
Michelle Yao
819-997-0002

or

Media Relations
819-953-1160