Michael Russell MSP, Scottish Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution, Visits The Economic Club of

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Tue Apr 7, 2009 7:00am EDT 

  TORONTO, ONTARIO, Apr 07 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Attention: News and Business Editors

    Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the
Constitution, Scottish Government, spoke at The Economic Club of Canada
yesterday as part of his first Canadian speaking tour, "Tackling the
Global Economic Challenge." April 6th is Tartan Day honouring Scotland's
business and cultural ties to Canada and the United States.

    In his speech, Minister Russell discussed Scotland's dynamic response to
the challenges posed by the current economic climate and how our two
countries can learn from each other. The Minister highlighted economic
development opportunities for Canadian businesses and portrayed Scotland
as a modern, ambitious nation with an exciting future.

    The speaking tour is part of Scotland Week 2009, a series of events in
nine North American cities held to build relationships between Canada and
Scotland and raise awareness for the strong links between these two
nations that will continue to grow throughout the year.

    The digital version of Minister Russell's speech at The Economic Club of
Canada is available at:
http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=18638247.

    Scottish Government

    The devolved Government for Scotland is responsible for most of the
issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health,
education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. It manages an annual
budget of more than Pounds Sterling 30 billion in 2007-2008. For more
information please visit: www.scotland.gov.uk.

    About Scottish Development International

    Scottish Development International (SDI) is a government organization
endeavoring to assist the growth of the Scottish economy by encouraging
inward investment and helping Scottish-based companies develop
international trade. For more information, visit http://www.sdi.co.uk.

Contacts:
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Michelle Zucchero
416-642-7885
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Scottish Government
Angela-Claire Coutts
+44 7920 595 483
Angela-claire.coutts@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
www.scotland.gov.uk

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