Media Advisory - Perrin Beatty, Head of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce visits Morocco

CASABLANCA, Morocco, October 26, 2011 -

Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be the keynote speaker at the 5^th edition of the Salon EduCanada-Maroc taking place in Casablanca, Morocco, October 28 to November 1^st, 2011.

The conference brings together representatives from universities and colleges from both countries as well as senior representatives from the Moroccan and Canadian business communities.

The first round of negotiations towards a bilateral free trade agreement between the two countries was just concluded in Ottawa, Canada last week. The commercial interests between Canadian and Moroccan companies are growing deeper and stronger. The business climate is harmonious, and there are no trade irritants. It is hoped that greater opportunities for economic cooperation will develop when the Canada-Morocco Free Trade Agreement is concluded.

Media availability

Perrin Beatty is available for interviews Thursday October 27 and Friday October 28.

For further information:

Émilie S. Potvin
Director, Public Affairs & Media Relations
Cell.: +1.613.797.1860
epotvin@chamber.ca

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