NLIS 4
August 19, 2005
(Justice)
 

Minister welcomes delegates for the
87th Annual Meeting of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada

Tom Marshall, Minister of Justice and Attorney General and Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs, said today he is pleased to welcome delegates to St. John's for the 87th Annual Meeting of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada.

"This year�s conference has not only attracted delegates from Canada, but from the United States and Mexico. It is a pleasure to welcome all of these delegates to Newfoundland and Labrador," Minister Marshall said. "I know conference organizers have developed a heavy business and social agenda, however, I encourage delegates to experience as much of our wonderful province as possible."

"For eighty-seven years the uniform law conference has been facilitating and promoting the harmonization of provincial/territorial laws to benefit Canadians," Minister Marshall continued. "After thirty years practicing commercial law, I understand the importance of harmonizing provincial/territorial law. I applaud the work that the conference has completed to date, especially in its Commercial Law Strategy. It has a direct impact on the prosperity of our citizens and on the rights of all Canadians as set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms."

Minister Marshall added: "I would also like to congratulate my colleague Mr. Chris Curran on a very successful year as President of the Uniform Law Conference. He has displayed tremendous leadership and dedication in advancing the mandate of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada and in facilitating uniformity in Canadian law."

The 87th Annual Meeting of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada takes place August 21st to 25th at the Delta Hotel in St. John's, NL. "I wish delegates every success in their work throughout the week," said Minister Marshall.

Media contact: Billy Hickey, Communications, (709) 729-6985, 691-6390

2005 08 19                     12:00 p.m.
 


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