Finance
January 7, 20102010 Pre-Budget
Consultations Set to Begin
The Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and
President of Treasury Board, will begin public
consultations on January 15, 2010, to gather input on
priorities for Budget 2010.
"These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for
the public to directly inform government as we prepare
to deliver Budget 2010," said Minister Marshall.
"Through these meetings, we hear about local issues and
what the residents of the province would like to see for
the future of our province. It is also an opportunity
for our government to identify the challenges and
opportunities we face as we continue to emerge from the
financial uncertainty experienced globally."
This year consultations will be held in Corner Brook,
Stephenville, St. John's, Labrador City/Wabush, Happy
Valley-Goose Bay, St. Anthony, Marystown, Clarenville,
Carbonear, Bonavista, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, and
Springdale.
"The world has experienced the greatest economic
downturn since the Depression," said Minister Marshall.
"Thankfully, as a result of the strong fiscal management
practices put in place by the Williams Government and
the growth in our economy, our province has fared better
than most other jurisdictions. While we have much to be
proud of, we must maintain our fiscal management
approach and plan for long-term sustainability of
programs and services. I look forward to hearing from
each group and individual as we work together to plan
the future of our province."
Those who would like to participate in one of the
scheduled consultation meetings are requested to
register 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by
phoning 709-729-2944 or by e-mailing
budget@gov.nl.ca.
2010 Pre-Budget Consultation Schedule
Friday, January 15 |
Corner Brook
|
Glynmill Inn |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m. |
Friday, January 15 |
Stephenville |
Holiday Inn |
2:30 p.m. – 4:30
p.m. |
Monday, January 18 |
St. Anthony |
Haven Inn |
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
|
Monday, January 18 |
Happy Valley-Goose
Bay |
Hotel North Two |
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
|
Tuesday, January 19 |
Labrador City/Wabush |
Town of Labrador City Council Chamber Room |
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
|
Monday, January 25 |
Marystown |
Marystown Hotel and
Convention Centre |
1:00 p.m. – 3:00
p.m. |
Tuesday, January 26 |
Bonavista |
The Harbour Quarters
Inn |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m. |
Tuesday, January 26 |
Clarenville |
Clarenville Inn |
2:30 p.m. – 4:30
p.m. |
Monday, February 1 |
Gander |
Albatross Hotel |
1:00 p.m. – 3:00
p.m. |
Monday, February 1 |
Grand Falls-Windsor |
Mount Peyton Hotel |
7:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m. |
Tuesday, February 2 |
Springdale |
Riverwood Inn |
10:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. |
Friday, February 5 |
St. John's |
Battery Hotel and
Conference Centre |
8:30 a.m. – 11:30
a.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Monday, February 8 |
Carbonear |
Fong's Motel |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m. |
For those unable to attend a session, written
submissions can be made via mail, fax or e-mail
addressed to: the Minister of Finance, Department of
Finance, P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL, A1B 4J6.
Comments may also be faxed to 709-729-2070 or e-mailed
to budgetsubmissions@gov.nl.ca. For further information
please contact 709-729-2944.
Photo #1:
Pre-Budget Consultation in Springdale - The
Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance, is
joined by Kevin Pollard, MHA – Baie Verte-Springdale
for the pre-budget consultation session in
Springdale.
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Media contact:
Ronalda Walsh
Director of Communications
Department of Finance
709-729-6830, 685-1741
ronaldawalsh@gov.nl.ca
2010 01 07 1:10 p.m.
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