In preparation for the upcoming Team Canada Atlantic trade mission to Chicago (April 10-14, 2005), participating Prince Edward Island companies and organizations will attend pre-mission briefing sessions in Charlottetown, tomorrow (March 17) at the Delta Prince Edward.

Members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity with federal and provincial government officials and the Prince Edward Island companies in attendance at 11:45 a.m.

Team Canada Atlantic is a partnership of ACOA, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Industry Canada, Foreign Affairs Canada, International Trade Canada and the four Atlantic provinces. Team Canada Atlantic is committed to strengthening the trade and investment relationship between Atlantic Canada and the United States.

Participating Companies and Organizations

Prince Edward Island

Canadian Mussels, Ltd. (Montague); Fiber Connections Inc. (Summerside); Holland College (Charlottetown); PEI Mussel King (Morell); Ravenwood Stairways (Elmsdale); Storemark Quality Fixtures (Pooles Corner); Vision Research Inc. (Charlottetown)

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Visit www.teamcanadaatlantic.com for more information.

For more information, contact:

Ron Crozier
Office of the Honourable Joe McGuire
Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 
(902) 888-4150

Tracy Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(506) 851-2639

Julie Whitlock
Communications Officer
Prince Edward Island Business Development Inc.
(902) 368-6449