Fisheries and Aquaculture

October 16, 2007

Media Advisory: Minister to Host Counterpart from New Brunswick

The Honourable Tom Rideout, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will be hosting his counterpart from New Brunswick, the Honourable Ronald Ouellette, Minister of Agriculture and Aquaculture. The two ministers will be on the south coast of the province on Tuesday, October 16, and Wednesday, October 17.

The purpose of the visit is for the New Brunswick delegation to view the expanding aquaculture industry in this province. As well, both provinces will discuss areas of mutual interest and potential co-operation in advancing aquaculture in their respective jurisdictions.

While on the south coast, the ministers will be touring Newfoundland Aqua Services, as well as aquaculture sites and the community of Boxey.

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Media contact:
Lori Lee Oates
Director of Communications
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
709-729-3733, 690-8403
oatesll@gov.nl.ca

2007 10 16                                                       10:15 a.m.

 


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