Dear Editor:

Attached is an advance copy of the National Freedom of Information Audit report as well as a package of articles for publication and a news release.

Please note that the information is under embargo and not for publication until Wednesday, May 12 at 3 PM.

A press conference will take place on Wednesday, May 12 at 3:00 p.m. in the Peel Room at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. W. Audit author Fred Vallance Jones and CNA/CCNA CEO John Hinds will be on hand to discuss the findings and answer questions. A media advisory is attached.

Thanks,
Susan Brophy Down
Managing Director, Dailies
Canadian Newspaper Association
890 Yonge Street, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3P4
Phone 416-923-3567 ex 231
Mobile 416-948-3696
sdown@cna-acj.ca