Executive Council
Finance
February 11, 2016

Public Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Host Public Engagement Session in Placentia

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, and MHA for Placentia-St. Mary�s, will host a public engagement session in Placentia today (Thursday, February 11).

The session will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1349 Beach Road. Residents are encouraged to register to attend 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 Media Relations 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 11                              11:45 a.m.