Executive Council
October 6, 2015

Media Advisory: Premier to Release Details on Express Entry System for Immigrants

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills, will announce details on the Express Entry System for Immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7). This program supports the Immigration Action Plan under the Population Growth Strategy. The event takes place beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Association for New Canadians AXIS Career Services Centre, 10 Smithville Crescent, St. John's.

A technical briefing for media will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Association for New Canadians AXIS Career Services Centre.

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Media contacts:

Heather MacLean Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3581 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

Donna Ivey Special Assistant, Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3551 Donnaivey@gov.nl.ca

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