Minister Oliver Promotes Canada’s Energy Potential at the 18th Conférence de Montréal

June 11, 2012

MONTREAL — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver a keynote address at the International Economic Forum of the Americas: 18th Conférence de Montréal. The Minister will be speaking at a plenary session on Sustainable Economic Recovery and Energy: A Precarious Balance. He will also outline Canada’s potential for economic growth through increasing its energy production by drawing on unconventional energy sources and diversifying its markets for natural resources.

A brief media availability will follow the event.

Location: Montreal Hilton Bonaventure Hotel
Westmount-Outremont Room

Date: June 12, 2012
Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT

Media may contact: 

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