NLIS 2
January 16, 2003
(Finance)

 

Pre-budget consultations scheduled

Finance Minister Joan Marie Aylward has scheduled a series of pre-Budget roundtables to provide an opportunity for individuals and groups to give their opinions on the direction they would like to see government take in developing its 2003-04 Budget.

Roundtable discussions are scheduled to begin January 20 in Carbonear, and conclude on February 5 with sessions in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador City. Other consultation sessions are scheduled for Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook, Stephenville and St. John�s.

In addition to these community roundtables, the Minister is continuing the practice of holding an Electronic Town Hall. This has been scheduled for February 8. Arrangements are being finalized with Memorial University to use Memorial�s Telemedicine/TETRA facilities for that purpose. Using the technology those facilities provide, the Electronic Town Hall will link various communities with the minister through video and audio conferencing.

"We value the input of all stakeholders and interested individuals and groups in the Budget decision-making process," Minister Aylward said. "I encourage the public�s participation in this process and look forward to hearing their views first-hand."

Those who would like to participate in the public forums are requested to register 24 hours prior to the meeting in their communities by telephoning (709)729-2944. Formal written briefs or audio-visual presentations are not required.

The dates and locations for the roundtable meetings are as follows:

DATE

LOCATION

VENUE AND TIME

January 20

Carbonear

Fong�s Motel, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

January 21

Gander

Albatross Hotel, 10 a.m. to Noon

January 21

Grand Falls-Windsor

Robin Hood Inn, 2:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

January 30

Stephenville

Holiday Inn, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

February 3

Corner Brook

Glynmill Inn, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

February 4

St. John�s

Fairmont Newfoundland, 9:30 a.m. to Noon, and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

February 5

Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Hotel North, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

February 5

Labrador City

Two Seasons, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Anyone who would like to provide the minister with comment but may not be able to participate in the community roundtable discussions can submit their views in writing to the Minister, Department of Finance, P.O. Box 8700, St. John�s, NL, A1B 4J6. Comments can also be faxed to (709) 729-2070.

Media contact: Josephine Cheeseman, Communications (709) 729-0329

2003 01 16                                       1:10 p.m.


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