For Immediate Release
July 31, 2006

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT PLANNED FOR THE QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL

(Ottawa) - M.P's John Baird and Pierre Poilievre will be making a major announcement at the Queensway Carleton Hospital's 'Dollar BBQ' on Wednesday August 2nd at 1:00 pm. The announcement will be made along with Mr. Tom Schonberg, QCH President & CEO, and Mr. Mike DeGagné, QCH Board Chair.

Media availability following the announcement.

LOCATION: The Queensway Carleton Hospital, Front Lawn

DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2006

TIME: 12:00 to 2:00 pm

ANNOUNCEMENT: 1:00 pm.

For further information please contact:

Amanda Galbraith
Office of the Hon. John Baird
613-957-1088