NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister available to news media

Trevor Taylor, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will be available to speak with journalists today (Thursday, April 7) concerning the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador�s reaction to the crab quota cuts announced this morning by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

A media opportunity has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. in the front of the House of Assembly (behind the Security Desk), Main Floor, East Block, Confederation Building.

Media contact: Alex Marland, Communications, (709) 729-3733, 690-6047

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