Media Advisory: Minister Flaherty Promotes the Government's East Africa Drought Relief Fund

(firmenpresse) - MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/23/11 -- The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will visit the Mississauga offices of World Vision to make a personal donation to the growing humanitarian crisis in East Africa. This event is to promote the East Africa Drought Relief Fund, announced by Minister Oda on July 22nd. For every dollar donated by Canadians to eligible Canadian charities, the Government will contribute a dollar for the Fund. Canadians have a long history of showing leadership and compassion. This Fund will allow Canadians to participate in relief efforts for the region and the Government will recognize their participation by adding an equivalent amount to its own relief efforts.

Photo and video opportunity to follow. Minister Flaherty will be accompanied by Eve Adams, MP, and Christine Elliot, MPP.



Contacts:
Mary Ann Dewey Plante
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
613-996-7861

Justin Broekema
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Cooperation
819-953-6238

Media Relations Office
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
819-953-6534

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