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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

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