Laurier House - Media Advisory

Ottawa, May 28, 2003 - The media are invited to the official launch of two new Web sites related to past Canadian Prime Ministers: one on the life of William Lyon Mackenzie King, and the other on the former home of Sir Wilfred Laurier and Mackenzie King. The media are invited to take part in a special tour of Laurier House at 5:00 p.m., before the ceremony begins.

Honorary guests include National Archivist, Ian E. Wilson; Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada, Alan Latourelle; Mackenzie King Biographer, Blair Neatby; and Master of Ceremonies, Richard Cléroux.

"A Real Companion and Friend - The Diary of William Lyon Mackenzie King" and "Laurier House" are both colourful and informative Web sites. The King site contains the complete texts of the Mackenzie King diaries, written over 57 years. The Laurier House site allows visitors to take a virtual tour of the entire residence.

Refreshments will be served.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada, 335 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa
Websites: www.collectionscanada.ca and www.parkscanada.gc.ca