NOTE TO EDITORS:

Media representatives are invited to attend a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 2), in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building. Premier Roger Grimes and Mines and Energy Minister Lloyd Matthews will react to the decision of the arbitration tribunal regarding the offshore boundary dispute with Nova Scotia.

Professor Don McRae, the Province�s Agent, will be available to media representatives for a technical briefing at 9:30 a.m., also in the Media Centre.

Media contact: Darrell Mercer, Communications, (709) 729-5777

2002 04 01           4:25 p.m.