NLIS 2
November 5, 2002
(Mines and Energy)
 

Minister announces appointment to C-NOPB

Mines and Energy Minister Lloyd Matthews today announced the appointment of Dr. Mary J. (Joan) Whelan to the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NOPB).

Under the authority of section 10 (2) of the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, Dr. Whelan will be appointed as a provincial, part-time member of the C-NOPB for a six-year term.

Dr. Whelan has a long and distinguished career in the fields of health and education in Newfoundland and Labrador. Currently a professor and sessional lecturer at Memorial University, she holds a diploma in nursing, a bachelor of vocational education, a master�s degree in education and a doctorate in adult education.

"I am confident that Dr. Whelan�s qualifications and work experience will make her a valuable asset to the C-NOPB," said Minister Matthews. "I wish Dr. Whelan every success during her six-year term."

Dr. Whelan�s appointment is effective immediately.

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

2002 11 05                                      11:20 a.m.


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