NLIS 7
Finance
January 25, 2007

Pre-Budget Consultations Resume

The Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, said today he is looking forward to participating in the pre-budget consultation process as meetings resume next week in Corner Brook and Stephenville.

"Delivering a sound provincial budget is an immediate priority," said Minister Marshall. "Like the previous budgets brought down under the Williams Government, the aim is to strike a budget which is both fiscally responsible and strategic in setting spending priorities. We want to build on the progress which has been made by the Williams administration over the first three years of the mandate."

Meetings are scheduled for Corner Brook and Stephenville on Monday, January 29. Those who would like to participate in a pre-budget consultation meeting in these areas are requested to register at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by telephoning 709-729- 2611. Consultations have taken place in Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, Clarenville, and St. John�s and planning is underway for meetings in St. Anthony, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador City. The dates and locations for those consultations will be announced at a later date.

"Pre-budget consultations are an integral piece of the budget decision-making process," said Minister Marshall. "I look forward to traveling to these communities and listening to what people say should take priority in this year�s budget."

For those individuals and groups who would like to provide their comments and ideas, but who are not able to attend a community roundtable discussion, please make submissions in writing to the Minister of Finance, Department of Finance, P.O. Box 8700, St. John�s, NL, A1B 4J6. Comments may also be faxed to 709-729-2070 or e-mailed to budgetsubmissions@gov.nl.ca

2007 Pre-Budget Consultation Schedule

Date

Location

Venue

Time

Monday, January 29 Corner Brook Mamateek Inn 9:30 a.m. � 12:00 noon
Monday,  January 29 Stephenville Holiday Inn 2:00 p.m. � 4:30 p.m.

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Media contact:
Bill Hickey
Director of Communications
Department of Finance
709-729-6830, 691-6390
billyhickey@gov.nl.ca

2007 01 25                                   10:30 a.m.
 


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