NOTE TO EDITORS:

Premier Danny Williams and John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador�s representative in the federal cabinet, met today (January 2) to discuss issues of importance to the people of the province.

Premier Williams and Minister Efford will be available to the media immediately following their meeting, in the Media Centre, Ground Floor, East Block, Confederation Building. The media availability will take place at approximately 10:50 a.m.

Media contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Office of the Premier, (709) 729-3960

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