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Innovation, Trade and Rural Development May 28, 2007 The following statement was issued by the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development. It was also read in the House of Assembly: Province Hosting International Meteorological and Oceanographic Congress From May 28 to June 1, St. John�s will host the Annual Congress of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. The society addresses a broad range of national and international meteorological and oceanographic concerns including weather and weather extremes, global warming, ozone depletion and surface air quality, and their effects on all aspects of life in Canada including forestry, agriculture and fisheries. The 2007 congress is unique in that members of the American Meteorological Society and the Canadian Geophysical Union will also attend the congress. This is the first time all three organizations have come together and it offers each participant an exceptional opportunity to network, exchange ideas and to interact with the national and international scientific communities. The organizing committee estimates that approximately 1,000 people will attend this event. It is fitting that this event is taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador. Work being done in the areas of weather forecasting, ocean observing and forecasting, and climate change is vital to our province. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is involved in a number of initiatives that support work in these fields. In our recent budget, we announced the development of a R&D Strategy and the establishment of a Premier�s Advisory Committee on Science and Research. This year we also announced funding to establish a new School of Ocean Technology at the Marine Institute which will draw together experts in ocean technology. These experts will share research, incubate new technologies, and provide a training ground for students. Newfoundland and Labrador is carrying out cutting edge work in the ocean technology sector, and is at the forefront of developing ocean observing capabilities.The Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development was pleased to provide $30,000 to support this congress. I welcome the participants to our province and wish them success in their work. 2007 05 28 1:45 p.m.
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