For Immediate Release
August 22, 2006

John Baird, MP and Heritage Minister Bev Oda announce funding for Great Canadian Theatre Company

(Ottawa) - The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament (Ottawa West-Nepean) and the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, will announce funding for the Great Canadian Theatre Company tomorrow, August 23 at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Baird and Ms. Oda will make remarks and a brief photo opportunity will follow. Members of the media are invited to attend.

Members of the media wishing to participate in a tour of the new facilities must wear protective footwear. Hard hats will be provided.

Please not that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

Date: Wednesday, August 23

Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Place: Great Canadian Theatre Company, 1233 Wellington St. West. (Entrance at Hinton Street, on block east of Holland Ave, just north of Wellington Street) Ottawa, Ontario

Further Information:
Office of John Baird, MP
Ottawa West-Nepean
613-996-0984