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Media Advisory

Minister Van Loan to make important announcement at Douglas port of entry

Surrey, British Columbia, August 19, 2009 ― The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, will be joined by Russ Hiebert, Member of Parliament for South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale, to make an important announcement at the Douglas port of entry concerning the Canada-U.S. border. A brief question and answer session and photo opportunity for the media will follow.

Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time:
1:00 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)
(Please arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.)
Location:
Douglas port of entry
220 Highway 99
Surrey, British Columbia
RSVP:
Members of the media who are planning to attend the event are asked to RSVP Pennie Libby by 4:00 p.m. on August 19, 2009.

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For media information:

Pennie Libby
Communications Manager, Pacific Region
Canada Border Services Agency
604-666-6050