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March 27, 2014

Backgrounder

Taking Action on Energy Conservation and Environmental Management

The Provincial Government is allocating $9.3 million in energy conservation and environmental protection.

Budget 2014 is focused on six priority areas:

Protecting our Shores
Budget 2014 provides more than $300,000 annually for the Provincial Government’s Coastal and Oceans Management Strategy and Policy Framework. This strategy guides the Provincial Government’s efforts to plan, manage, conserve and promote the sustainable use of the province’s coastal and ocean areas and resources. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador became the first jurisdiction in Canada to release such a strategy and has provided $900,000 since its inception in 2011.

Preservation of the Environment
The Provincial Government is highlighting the importance of preserving the province’s natural resources by investing in the following four environmental priorities:

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Media contacts:

Deborah Thomas
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation;
Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
709-729-2575, 728-8092
deborahthomas@gov.nl.ca

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Education
709-729-0048, 697-5061
Heathermay@gov.nl.ca
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
709-729-0753, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca

Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
709-729-3733, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 631-8155
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca

Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca

2014 03 27            3:05 p.m.

 
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