NOTE TO EDITORS: Education minister to meet with federal ministers

In his capacity as Chair of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), Education Minister Tom Hedderson will be meeting in Ottawa on November 2 and 3 with Andy Scott, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, with Belinda Stronach, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and with Liza Frulla, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

The minister will be available to discuss the focus of these meetings with journalists upon his return.

Media contact: Alex Marland, Communications, (709) 729-0048, 690-6047

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