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Attention News/Assignment Editors:

Media Advisory: Election 2011: the Future of Public Services - Candidates' Debate to be held on April 26, 2011

OTTAWA, April 21, 2011 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), in partnership with the University of Ottawa, will host a debate on Tuesday April 26, 2011, entitled Election 2011: the Future of Public Services from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Marion Hall at the University of Ottawa. Representatives of the five major federal parties (the Conservative Party of Canada, the Liberal Party of Canada, the New Democratic Party, the Bloc Québecois and the Green Party of Canada) will be present.

Media are invited to attend and the candidates will be available for questions after the debate.

Theme: Election 2011 | The Future of Public Services

When: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Marion Hall Auditorium, University of Ottawa

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada represents some 59,000 professionals and scientists across Canada’s public sector.

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For further information: Chantal Lecours
(613) 228-6310 extension 2229 or
(613) 864-4368 (cell)