NOTE TO MEDIA May 7th, 2008

The Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, will make an important announcement regarding the National Anti-Drug Strategy to improve drug addiction treatment services for First Nations and Inuit.

The Ministers will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks.

Date:
Thursday, May 8, 2008

Time:
12:15 p.m. EDT

Location:
National Native Addictions
Partnership Foundation
75 Albert Street, Suite 801
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5E7

Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983