SHANGHAI, CHINA, Jun 02 (MARKET WIRE) —
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages, the one-millionth visitor to the Canada Pavilion
at Expo 2010 in Shanghai was welcomed by the Honourable Jim Flaherty,
Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of
International Trade. The milestone was reached while they were in
Shanghai in the course of an official visit to China.
“One million visitors in one month confirms the popularity of the
Canada Pavilion as a destination of choice. Reaching this milestone
quickly is a major achievement,” said Minister Moore. “This
bodes well for the continuing success of our endeavours at this important
international exposition.”
“We greeted a distinguished guest today: our millionth visitor. Our
Government is proud to welcome Qiao Ren Biao to the Canada Pavilion. The
response from the Chinese population is very positive,” said
Minister Jim Flaherty. “The pavilion has established a modern image
of Canada in the hearts and imaginations of a million Chinese and
international visitors. We are confident that we will welcome millions of
other visitors by the end of October 2010.”
“Canada’s pavilion is a great showcase for the expertise, innovative
thinking, and creativity of Canadian companies,” said Minister Van
Loan. “Chinese entrepreneurs and investors will be interested in the
business component of the Pavilion and will be able to find out about the
many diverse business opportunities available in Canada. I would like to
thank Qiao Ren Biao for his interest in the Canada Pavilion. I know that
this same interest in Canada is shared by many here in Shanghai and
around the world.”
The Canada Pavilion is the result of a unique collaboration between the
Government of Canada and Cirque du Soleil. Since its opening, the
Pavilion has consistently been one of the most popular features of Expo
2010 in Shanghai.
The Canada Pavilion has seen near-capacity crowds every day since the
opening of the Expo on May 1, 2010. Qiao Ren Biao received special Canada
Pavilion souvenirs and the opportunity to have a photo taken with
Canada’s Commissioner General to Expo, Mark H. Rowswell, known in China
as Dashan.
Canadians can enjoy the Canada Pavilion, even if a trip to China is not
on their itinerary this summer, through a virtual visit to the pavilion,
which is available online.
For more information about Canada’s participation in Expo 2010 Shanghai
or to see the virtual Canada Pavilion, visit www.expo2010canada.gc.ca.
This news release is available on the Internet at
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.
Contacts:
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
Matthew Deacon – Press Secretary
819-997-7788
matthew.deacon@pch.gc.ca
Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
Office of the Minister of Finance
Annette Robertson
Press Secretary
613-996-7861
Department of Finance
Jack Aubry
Media Relations
613-996-8080
Minister of International Trade
Monika Bujalska
Press Secretary
613-992-9304
Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Trade Media Relations Office
613-996-2000
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