Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada



Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

November 09, 2012 12:13 ET

Media Advisory: Harper Government Invests in the Canadian Pulse Industry

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2012) - Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Rod Bruinooge (Winnipeg South) will be in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Tuesday, November 13 to make an announcement in support of Canada's pulse farmers and highlight the benefits of Growing Forward 2's Innovation and Growth Agenda.

EVENT: Announcement
DATE: November 13, 2012
TIME: 10:30am (Local time)
LOCATION: Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
2nd Floor Lounge
196 Innovation Drive,
SmartPark, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

Contact Information

  • Media Relations
    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Ottawa, Ontario
    613-773-7972
    1-866-345-7972

    Richard Lavergne
    Manitoba Regional Communications Manager
    AAFC Manitoba
    Office: 204-983-4456
    Cell: 204 792-2640

    Jeff English
    Press Secretary
    The Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
    613-773-1059