OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov 10, 2013) - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and Minister for La Francophonie, will hold a media teleconference on Sunday, November 10, 2013.

Minister Paradis will provide an update on the situation in the Philippines following the passage of Typhoon Haiyan, and will announce additional measures by the Government of Canada to assist the people affected by this natural disaster.

Canadian media representatives wishing to participate by phone are asked to use the following call-in numbers: 613-960-7526 or 1-877-413-4814, followed by the conference passcode: 8594115.