The Quebec Trotting and Pacing Association (ATAQ) has released more information regarding the demonstration/protest which has been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20 at the Quebec National Assembly (Quebec Parliament)

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A message uploaded to the ATAQ website states that the demonstration is important and that the Quebec horse racing industry "needs to obtain a new visibility."

For interested parties in the Aylmer area, buses will available. Reservations for the buses must be made before Friday, May 15. For more information, contact M. Michel Blais by calling 819-665-6421.

For interested parties in the Montreal area, buses will also be available. Reservations for the buses must be made before Friday, May 15. For more information, contact M. Gilles Fortier by calling 514-731-9484.

The message on the ATAQ website also states that everyone must gather on the field facing expo-cite for 10:00 a.m.

The message concludes by stating, "It is our last chance to save our industry, we ask the participation of all members and partnership in order to make this a success."

(With files from ATAQ)