Minister meeting with Atlantic environment ministers in New Brunswick

Clyde Jackman, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will meet with his Atlantic counterparts in New Brunswick, August 7-9.

�I look forward to meeting and discussing the important environmental issues we face in our provinces and region, and moving these issues forward using a common approach to address our mutual concerns,� said Minister Jackman. �Last year, my colleagues in the Atlantic region agreed to a terms of reference for the establishment of the Atlantic Council of Ministers of Environment that formalized the Atlantic Provinces� commitment to working together to advance the region�s key environmental priorities.�

Agenda items for discussion at the meeting include solid waste programs, a national municipal wastewater effluent management strategy, a biosolids management strategy, hydrometric agreements and a commitment statement on environmental sustainability in Canada.

The minister noted that the Atlantic region has many environmental challenges and opportunities. "We all face environmental challenges however protecting and enhancing the environment in our provinces can only be strengthened through cooperation and commitment involving all concerned parties."

Media contact: Tina Coffey, Communications, (709) 729-5783, 728-8650.

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