A delegation from Iceland’s housing industry will be in St. John’s September 15-18 to learn more about Canadian housing technology and what Newfoundland and Labrador builders and suppliers have to offer. The mission is hosted by the Eastern Newfoundland Home Builders’ Association (ENHBA).

Media are invited to attend the following events planned for the Iceland delegation:

Bella Vista, 26 Torbay Road

8:30 a.m. - Opening Remarks:

Percy Barrett, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation
Representative from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Jane Morgan, President, Eastern Newfoundland Home Builders’ Association
Brynjar Ragnarsson, Federation of Icelandic Industries

9:00 am - 1:00 p.m.- Information Seminars

Presentation on Canadian Wood Frame Housing Systems

Presentation on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Presentation on Housing Quality in Canada (the Regulatory Environment in Canada and International Acceptance)

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, walkabout and an opportunity to visit displays set up by Newfoundland companies

8:30 a.m. 

Visit to construction sites: Karwood Estates, Sunset Gardens and Country Gardens

8:00 p.m. 

Reception at Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Road

10:00 a.m. 

Visit to facilities: LeDrew’s Lumber, Terra Nova Trusses, Weathershore Windows, and NuWay Kitchens

Media contact: Rhonda Day, Executive Officer, Eastern Newfoundland Home Builders’ Association, 753-2000.

2002 09 13                                   10:30 a.m.