IGNATIEFF JOINS CANADA ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO SPEAK ON CANADA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE

For Immediate Release – January 12, 2011

RICHMOND – The Hon. Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition and MP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore will address a luncheon hosted by the Canada Asia-Pacific Business Association on Thursday, January 13th in Richmond, British Columbia. Mr. Ignatieff will be speaking to business leaders from around Vancouver and British Columbia about Canada’s economic future and the political choices that will shape Canadian prosperity.

“CAPBA is proud to welcome Mr. Ignatieff to Richmond for this important speech on Canada’s future,” said Elsa Wong, President of the Canada Asia-Pacific Business Association (CAPBA). “CAPBA is committed to offering our members the opportunity to network and dialogue with influential figures in business and government, and we look forward to engaging with Mr. Ignatieff on Canada’s economic future and the choices ahead.”

The luncheon will take place at 12:00pm at the Shiang Garden restaurant in Richmond, BC. A media availability with Mr. Ignatieff will follow the luncheon speech.

Founded in 1993, the Canada Asia-Pacific Business Association is a non-profit member-based organization which endeavours to develop bilateral trade and commerce between Canada and the Asia-Pacific region.

LOCATION: Shiang Garden Restaurant, 4540 No. 3 Rd, Richmond BC

DATE: Thursday, January 13, 2011

TIME: 11:30 Doors open for reception; 12:00 Main event (Media availability will follow)

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For more information:

Elsa Wong

President – Canada Asia Pacific Business Association

604-720-6998

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