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McLean pleased with Judge Igloliorte�s appointment to Royal Commission

Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs Minister and Lake Melville MHA Ernie McLean extends congratulations to Judge James Igloliorte, as well as Vic Young and Sister Elizabeth Davis, on being appointed to the Royal Commission on Renewing and Strengthening our Place in Canada.

"A native of Labrador, Judge Igloliorte is a well-respected citizen of our province," said Minister McLean. "I am pleased with his appointment to this important Royal Commission. I am sure he will serve the province well."

Judge Igloliorte took up duties as a circuit magistrate for Labrador in 1981 and served in his duties from Mary�s Harbour in southern Labrador to Nain on the north coast. He began service in Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 1985 and later transferred to Corner Brook from 1993-96. He was then seconded to the negotiating team with the Labrador Inuit Association in its bid for a Comprehensive Land Claim with Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Upon returning to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 1997, Judge Igloliorte took up shared responsibilities for circuit visits to all Labrador communities with another judge. In 1999, he was awarded a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the field of law. Judge Igloliorte holds bachelors in science and education from Memorial University as well as a bachelor of law from Dalhousie University.

The commission will be chaired by Mr. Young. Sister Davis will serve as a commissioner.

Mr. Young has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He has served as deputy minister of Treasury Board, chairman and chief executive officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and chairman and chief executive officer of Fishery Products International. Sister Davis previously served as chief executive officer of the Health Care Corporation of St. John�s. Barbara Knight, who has been appointed deputy minister responsible for the commission on behalf of government, has held a number of senior positions within government during her 28-year career.

The commission will file its report with recommendations on matters considered in its research and consultations on or before June 30, 2003.

Through research and consultation, the Royal Commission will examine and make recommendations with respect to, among other things:

• the Terms of Union;
  
  
• the contributions of Newfoundland and Labrador to Canada;
  
  
• aspects of arrangements with Canada which may affect prosperity and self-reliance;
  
  
• demographic changes, and challenges and opportunities for the future; and
  
  
• the province�s strategic geographic location, and global advantages it provides.

Media contact: Bert Pomeroy, Communications, (709) 896-8668.

2002 04 24                         4:35 p.m.