House of Assembly
March 18, 2009
House of Assembly Opening and Speech
from the Throne Postponed
The Honourable
Joan Burke, Government House Leader, today announced that the opening of
the House of Assembly has been postponed until Monday, March 23.
As well, the
Speech from the Throne has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25.
Minister Burke
said the decision to delay the opening of the House was made with the
consent of both Opposition parties, in recognition of the tragic
helicopter accident that claimed the lives of 17 people on March 12.
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Media contact:
Donna Ivey
Communications
Government Members� Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
2009 03 18
12:00 noon