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Media Advisory/REMINDER: Minister Oliver to Discuss Energy Regulation and Canadian Leadership in Geomatics

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC -- (MARKETWIRE) -- May 14, 2012 -- The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, will give the welcoming address at the 5th World Forum on Energy Regulation in Quebec City. The Minister will discuss the importance of responsible resource development and the Government's commitment to diversifying export markets and strengthening trading partnerships.

Following this event, Minister Oliver will be the plenary speaker at the Global Geospatial Conference. The Minister will announce funding for key geomatics projects and discuss Canada's leadership role in the geomatics field and the importance geomatics plays in responsible resource development.

A brief media availability and photo opportunity will follow each event.


5th World Forum on Energy Regulation                                        
Location: Le Centre des congres de Quebec                                   
1000, boul. Rene-Levesque Est, Level 2 - Room 200B                          
Quebec City, QC                                                             
Date: May 14, 2012                                                          
Time: 8:30 a.m. EDT                                                         
                                                                            
Media Availability                                                          
Location: Le Centre des congres de Quebec                                   
1000, boul. Rene-Levesque Est, Level 2 - Room 203                           
Quebec City, QC                                                             
Date: May 14, 2012                                                          
Time: 9:40 a.m. EDT                                                         
                                                                            
Global Geospatial Conference                                                
Location: Le Centre des congres de Quebec                                   
1000 boul. Rene Levesque, Level 2 - Room 2000A                              
Quebec City, QC                                                             
Date: May 14, 2012                                                          
Time: 10:15 a.m. EDT                                                        
                                                                            
Media Availability                                                          
Location: Le Centre des congres de Quebec                                   
1000, boul. Rene-Levesque Est, Level 2 - Room 2105                          
Quebec City, QC                                                             
Date: May 14, 2012                                                          
Time: 10:45 a.m. EDT                                                        

Contacts:
Patricia Best
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-996-2007

Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
613-992-4447