The Canadian Prime Minister, Mr Jean Chretien, arrives in Dublin tomorrow for a three-day visit, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Aline Chretien. He will meet the Taoiseach, and pay a courtesy call at Aras an Uachtarain.
The prime minister will also visit Glencree Centre for Reconciliation in Co Wicklow.
Canada is to contribute a further CAN$1 million to the International Fund for Ireland over the next three years.