Manitoba Minister of Conservation

March 13,2007

Mr Raymond Pierce

Deputy Commissioner, Fair Business Practices

Competition Bureau Canada

Place du Portage 1

50 Victoria Street

Gatineau Quebec KIA OC9

Dear Mr Pierce:

On behalf of the Honourable Stan Struthers, Minister of Conservation, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your recent letter.

Please be assured that your correspondence will be brought to the Minister's attention and a reply will be sent to you at the earliest opportunity.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Larissa Ashdown

Special Assistant

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Mr. Raymond Pierce

Deputy Commissioner

Fair Business Practices Branch

Competition Bureau Canada

Place du Portage 1

50 Victoria Street

Gatineau PQ K1A 0C9

Dear Mr. Pierce:

Thank you for your recent letter inviting my department to contribute to the development of your new publication, "Environmental Claims: A Guide for industry and Advertisers".

This guide will be an important tool that will not only assist industry in complying with labeling laws, but also provide assurances for consumers. I have forwarded the document to my department for review and consideration. The document will be circulated to staff and any written comments will be provided as requested.

Thank you again for your letter.

Yours sincerely,

Stan Struthers

Minister of Conservation