OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – July 23, 2008) – The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, will deliver an address on the new approaches and partnerships to meet the labour market challenges of today and tomorrow to the delegates of the 18th Annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Summit.

Media representatives must register by completing the form available at www.pnwer.org/2008summit“>http://www.pnwer.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.pnwer.org/2008summit

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

Minister Solberg will be available to respond to questions from the media following his speech.

DATE:  Wednesday, July 23, 2008

TIME:  12:40 p.m.

PLACE: Westin Bayshore Hotel
       Grand Ballroom ABC
       1601 Bayshore Drive
       Vancouver, British Columbia