Launch of Strategis Web Site

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien will attend the launch of Strategis, a major initiative from Industry Canada on Wednesday, March 27.

Strategis, Canada's largest business web site, is a new online information source which will provide Canadian small and medium-sized firms (SME) with strategic information to help them be more competitive in today's global marketplace.

The Prime Minister will also announce a three-year pilot project, the Student Connection Program, which will employ up to 2,000 students to help 50,000 SMEs get connected to the information highway.

The launch will take place at 12:15 p.m. in Salon E of the Ottawa Congress Centre. The Prime Minister will make brief remarks at approximately 12:25.

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