October 2, 1997
(Fisheries and Aquaculture)
NOTE TO EDITORS:
Newfoundland and Labrador will
be host this year for the conference of federal/provincial/territorial
fisheries ministers. The conference, held annually to discuss issues of
mutual concern, will be co-chaired by David Anderson, Minister of Fisheries
and Oceans for Canada, and John Efford, Minister of Fisheries and
Aquaculture, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The conference is scheduled
for October 6 and 7 at Hotel Newfoundland in St. John's.
There will be a photo
opportunity on October 6 at 1:05 p.m.
A news conference is scheduled
for 3 p.m. on October 7 at the conclusion of the conference.
Contact:
Athana Mentzelopoulos
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(613) 996-0076
Josephine Cheeseman
Newfoundland and Labrador
(709) 729-3733
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