NLIS 5
June 12, 2002
(Executive Council)

 


Premier releases schedule of events relating to Voisey's Bay


Premier Roger Grimes today released a schedule of events he will participate in to ensure that the people of Newfoundland and Labrador are informed of the Statement of Principles reached between government and Inco.

"I am pleased to be traveling to a number of places around the province to talk about the benefits of this arrangement between the province and Inco," said Premier Grimes. "As I said yesterday at the announcement, I look forward to the substantial scrutiny and celebration of this arrangement. The scheduling may seem intensive, but the people of Newfoundland and Labrador need to know the facts about the statement of principles from the party which negotiated them on their behalf."

Premier Grimes' schedule is accurate as of June 12, and is subject to change.

Thursday, June 13
9:30 a.m. News conference with Scott Hand, MUN, re: Inco Innovation Centre
1:30 p.m. Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce - Hotel Gander
7:00 p.m. Corner Brook Chamber of Commerce - Canada Games Centre

Friday, June 14
10:30 a.m. Port Aux Basques and Area Chamber of Commerce - St. Christopher's Hotel
3:00 p.m. Marystown-Burin Chamber of Commerce - Hotel Marystown
8:00 p.m. Lewisporte and Area Chamber of Commerce - Brittany Inn

Saturday, June 15
10:00 a.m. Grand Falls-Windsor - Grand Falls Chamber of Commerce, Newfoundland Room, Mt. Peyton Hotel

Mines and Energy Minister Lloyd Matthews is traveling to a number of places in Labrador today, and also has events scheduled in Bay Roberts and Clarenville this week.

Media contact: Carl Cooper, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960.

2002 06 12                                3:35 p.m.


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