NLIS 7
June 14, 2005
(Fisheries and Aquaculture)
 

Provincial government contributing to Aquaculture Canada trade show

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will be involved in a meaningful way in next month�s Aquaculture Canada�s 2005 conference and trade show, which is expected to draw hundreds of people from all sectors of aquaculture and associated industries to St. John�s.

The provincial government is contributing $30,000 to the event and a number of its employees will be key participants.

"We are looking forward to co-hosting Aquaculture Canada�s trade show. Government staff will be playing a vital role in organizing, operating and participating in the event," said Trevor Taylor, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. "The gathering will also be another opportunity to attract potential investors. We�ve been taking strategic action to help sustain and grow the industry such as developing a loan guarantee initiative for aquaculture operations. We�ll certainly be promoting positive messages about our pristine coastlines, our approach to sustainable development and our enthusiasm about growing the industry."

This annual event is the national forum on the business, science and technology of Canadian aquaculture. It will run from July 3 to 6, in conjunction with the annual general meeting and trade show of the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA). Hundreds of people from all sectors of aquaculture and associated industries are expected to attend. The province also successfully hosted the show in 1989 and 1998.

Media contact: Tracy Barron, Communications (709) 729-3733, 690-6157

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