Immediate release

Monday, January 30, 2006: The Gomery Commission Phase II Report will be delivered to the Governor in Council on Wednesday, February 1, 2006.

A media lockup will be held at the Government Conference Centre from 12:00 p.m. until the report is officially made public by the Government of Canada at 2:00 p.m.

Entry is restricted to journalists accredited through the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

Press Conference by Mr. Justice Gomery

Mr. Justice John H. Gomery, Commissioner of the Inquiry into the Sponsorship Program and Advertising Activities will make a public statement at 3:00 p.m. on February 1, 2006, in the National Press Theatre at 150 Wellington Street.

Mr. Justice Gomery will deliver a prepared statement and respond to media questions. Documents will be made available on site and will be posted on line immediately after release.

For more information on media accreditation or broadcast arrangements, contact:
John Waterfield,
Manager of the Press Gallery
(613) 992-4511
e-mail: waterj@parl.gc.ca

For further information, contact:
François Perreault
Commission Spokesperson
Tel.: (613) 992-1834