OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/01/13 -- On March 4, 2013, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), will deliver an address at a Startup Canada event: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap.

The Minister of State will discuss the Government of Canada's commitment to create the best business environment possible for entrepreneurs and will reiterate the government's commitment to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.

Date:         Monday, March 4, 2013      
                                         
Time:         10:45 a.m.                 
                                         
Location:     Microsoft                  
              100 Queen Street, Suite 500
              Ottawa, Ontario