Executive Council
Finance
February 1, 2016

Public Advisory: Ministers to Host Public Engagement Sessions in Channel-Port aux Basques and Grand Falls-Windsor

Residents of Channel-Port aux Basques and Grand Falls Windsor are encouraged to participate in public engagement sessions for the Government Renewal Initiative taking place in their regions today (Monday, February 1).

The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Burgeo-La Poile, will host a public engagement session in Channel-Port aux Basques from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Joe Lane Room at the Bruce II Sports Centre.

The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Transportation and Works and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, will host a public engagement session in Grand Falls-Windsor from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph�s Hall.

All members of the public are encouraged to register in advance by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/ourfiscalfuture, emailing OurFiscalFuture@gov.nl.ca, or calling 1-844-805-3494. Disability-related accommodations are available upon request by contacting Melissa Jordan at the number indicated above.

The Government Renewal Initiative will provide residents with opportunities to share ideas about how government can reduce costs, increase revenues, and be more innovative and efficient. The complete schedule for public sessions can be found at: www.gov.nl.ca/ourfiscalfuture/public_sessions.html.

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Media contacts:

Kip Bonnell
Communications Manager
Office of Public Engagement
709-729-1221, 687-9081
kbonnell@gov.nl.ca
Jennifer Tulk
Director of Communications
Department of Finance
709-729-6830, 728-4104
jennifertulk@gov.nl.ca

2016 02 01                              9:50 a.m.