Executive Council
May 5, 2016
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs:
Premier Congratulates Johannes Lampe on Becoming President of Nunatsiavut
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to congratulate Johannes Lampe on becoming President of Nunatsiavut. Yesterday, Mr. Lampe was sworn in.
Mr. Lampe has a wealth of experience to bring to this role and was a former Minister of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and Ordinary Member for Nain in the Nunatsiavut Assembly. He is also a well-respected Elder from Nain.
Our government is looking forward to productive and open dialogue with President Lampe as he assumes his new role.
As Premier and Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, I will play a leadership role as our government works collaboratively with the province’s Aboriginal people to ensure our programs and services are reflective of their needs.
I also thank Sarah Leo, former President of Nunatsiavut, for her passion, efforts and dedicated public service.
Thank you.
2016 05 05 1:50 p.m.