Executive Council
May 8, 2008

Premier Williams Encourages Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
to Apply for the Council of the Federation Youth Internship

The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is encouraging young people in Newfoundland and Labrador to apply for the Council of the Federation (COF) Youth Internship. COF is comprised of the Premiers of Canada�s 13 provinces and territories.

"I encourage the young people of the province to apply for this significant position and take advantage of this chance to acquire invaluable experience," said Premier Williams. "This internship will provide a wonderful opportunity for a young Newfoundlander and Labradorian to gain knowledge of intergovernmental relations while receiving work experience to assist them as they move forward in their professional lives."

The COF Youth Internship Program is aimed at encouraging young Canadians to more actively participate in public policy development, public service, government and political life. It provides young people with hands-on work experience and an opportunity to improve their understanding of how intergovernmental relations operate in the Canadian federation.

This paid internship is for a period of 12 months beginning in July 2008 and is located in Ottawa. Applicants must be aged 25 and under, have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a recognized university, and be legally able to work in Canada. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in Canadian politics and federalism, and be able to communicate in English and French.

The application deadline for the Council of the Federation Youth Internship is Thursday, May 22, 2008. Further information and an application form can be obtained from the council website: //www.councilofthefederation.ca/youthinternship/youthinternship.html 

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Media contacts:

Elizabeth Matthews
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960, 693-7291
elizabethmatthews@gov.nl.ca
Andrea Nolan
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
709-729-4304, 727-0991
andreanolan@gov.nl.ca

2008 05 08                                                   10:30 a.m.

 


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