NLIS 5
February 25, 2005
(Innovation, Trade and Rural Development)
Innovation strategy roundtable
sessions begin
Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Minister
Kathy Dunderdale announced today that the roundtable discussions to gather input
into the development of the provincial innovation strategy will begin February
28 in Port aux Basques.
Over the following two weeks, AMEC Earth and Environmental, the consultant hired
to help develop the strategy, will meet with stakeholders in Corner Brook, Happy
Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador City-Wabush, St. John�s, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander,
St. Anthony, Bonavista, Clarenville and Marystown. Videoconference sessions will
take place with the communities of Rigolet, Port Hope Simpson, Mary�s Harbour,
St. Lewis, Makkovik, Nain and Lanse au Loup.
"The schedule of roundtable discussions will ensure government receives regional
representation and allows interest groups around the province to provide input
to help shape the strategy," said Minister Dunderdale.
Due to an increase in the number of sessions being held, the pan-provincial
session previously planned for March 14 will be postponed.
For more information on the roundtable discussions, contact AMEC at (709)
722-7023 or innovation.nl@amec.com
Media contact: Lynn Evans, Communications, (709) 729-4570 or 690-6290
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