NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister available to news media

Trevor Taylor, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will be available to speak with journalists today (Thursday, April 7) concerning the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s reaction to the crab quota cuts announced this morning by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

A media opportunity has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in the front of the House of Assembly (behind the Security Desk), Main Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.

Media contact: Alex Marland, Communications, (709) 729-3733, 690-6047

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