CALGARY – The activists who have been attempting to organize a large, outdoor Solidarity Village during the upcoming G-8 Summit will release a statement relating to their efforts this afternoon.

The statement will be read and distributed by Canadian Labour Congress representative Mike Desautels on the steps of City Hall at 4 p.m. today. Mr. Desautels will then be available to answer questions from the media.

For more information call:

Gil McGowan, AFL Communications @ (780) 483-302