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January 15, 1999
(Executive Council)


Minister Noel pleased with new air surveillance contract for Provincial Airlines

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Walter Noel said today that he is pleased that a local company has been chosen to provide fisheries air surveillance services for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the next five years. The award of the contract was announced today in St. John's by federal Minister Fred Mifflin on behalf of Minister David Anderson and federal Public Works and Government Services Minister Alfonso Gagliano.

"It is heartening to see this $46 million contract go to such a well-qualified Newfoundland and Labrador company," said Minister Noel. "Provincial Airlines has been providing this service for the last number of years, and I am sure they will continue to utilize their high-tech systems to effectively monitor foreign fishing activity off Canada's east coast. This is a vital component of Canada's fisheries management regime."

Media contact: Paula Dyke, Communications, (709) 729-0329.

1999 01 15                                   5:05 p.m.


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