July 6, 2005
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Treasury Secretary Snow Visits Calgary to Discuss National and Global Economies

U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will be in Calgary, Alberta this week for meetings with Canadian Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale. Snow and Goodale will discuss a broad range of global economic issues on which their two governments work closely together. Snow will discuss the health and strength of the U.S. and Canadian economies, and the Bush Administration's commitment to economic growth and prosperity through sound economic policies. Snow will also address energy and its economic implications in the context of the U.S.-Canada bilateral relationship.

The following events are open to credentialed media with photo identification:

Photo Opportunity with Secretary Snow and Minister Goodale
11:00 AM
Ft. McMurray
** Media must pre-register for photo opportunity with Brenda Erskine (780) 743-6480
** Media must arrive no later than 10:15 AM

Joint Press Event
3:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE
The Stephen Room
Calgary, Alberta
** Media please arrive no later than 2:45 PM
** Media please contact Natalie Gauthier with any questions (613) 293-4708

Bilateral Meetings
8:30 AM
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
** Media please arrive no later than 7:45 AM for photo opportunity

Press Availability
11:45 AM
Hyatt Regency Calgary
700 Centre Street SE
The Stephen Room
Calgary, Alberta
** Media must be in place by 11:15 AM

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