NLIS 6
August 15, 2002
(Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs)
 

Government officials to meet with Egg Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador

Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ernie McLean said today that officials from his department and the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods will meet with the Egg Producers of Newfoundland and Labrador next week to discuss the egg industry in Labrador.

"We look forward to meeting with the board to discuss egg production in Labrador and concerns regarding egg quotas and the current national supply management system that our province participates in," said Minister McLean.

Minister McLean said the egg industry is an important part of the province�s overall agriculture sector, and added that government remains committed to helping ensure a strong and viable egg industry in all regions of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

2002 08 14                                5:40 p.m.


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