NLIS 5
October 30, 2000
(Mines and Energy)

Economic Policy Committee to visit Labrador

Mines and Energy Minister Paul Dicks, chairman of the Economic Policy Committee of government (EPC), announced today that the committee will be making a two day visit to Labrador.

This visit will begin at Blanc Sablon on Monday afternoon and include several communities along the Labrador coast. Other communities that have been included in the tour include: L�Anse au Clair, Point Amour, Red Bay, West St. Modeste, L�Anse au Diable, L�Anse au Loup and Forteau.

EPC is the committee responsible for making recommendations to Cabinet on economic and resource policy matters.

Other committee members participating in the visit include Minister Kevin Aylward, Minister Lloyd Matthews, Minister Oliver Langdon, Minister Sandra Kelly and Minister Ernie McLean.

Minister Dicks said that it is necessary for committees like EPC to visit various regions of the province.

"It is important for EPC to visit regions such as Labrador to see the progress being made and view opportunities for new initiatives," said Mr. Dicks.

Agenda follows

Media contact: Gary Callahan (709) 729-4890

1:00 p.m. 
Arrive in Blanc Sablon

1:30 p.m. 
Visit Gateway Centre to Labrador Straits and tour Moores Handicrafts 
(L�Anse au Clair)

2:30 p.m. 
Visit Point Amour Lighthouse and Visitor Interpretation Centre and Craft Store 
(Point Amour)

3:00 p.m. 
Depart for Red Bay. Tour community of Capstan Island, Pinware Provincial Park and Pinware River

3:30 p.m. 
Tour Red Bay Site, including Interpretation Centre, Community Centre, Exhibits and Restored Properties.

4:00 p.m. 
Visit Bridles Craft Store (Red Bay)

4:30 p.m. 
Visit O�Dell�s Woodworking 
(West St. Modeste)

6:30 p.m. 
Tour Community Centre 
(West St. Modeste)

9:00 a.m. 
Visit Marine Service Centre 
(L�Anse au Diable)

9:45 a.m. 
Tour Eagle River Credit Union 
(L�Anse au Loup)

10:30 a.m. 
Tour LFUSCo. Plant 
(L�Anse au Loup)

11:30 a.m. 
Visit Smart Labrador Office and Provincial/Regional Development Offices

12:00 p.m. 
Tour of Labrador Preserves and lunch at Seaview Restaurant 
(Forteau)

1:30 p.m. 
Visit Forteau Community Centre

2:00 p.m. 
Tour of the Apollo 
(Labrador Straits Ferry)

4:45 p.m. 
Arrive St. John�s

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