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Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
August 27, 2010

Media Advisory: Ministers to Attend Northern Development Ministers' Forum

The Honourable John Hickey, Minister of Labrador Affairs, and the Honourable Patty Pottle, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, will attend the Northern Development Ministers' Forum (NDMF) taking place August 30 - September 1 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Minister Hickey will address delegates during jurisdictional updates on Tuesday, August 31, 9:00 a.m, at the Nor'Wester Resort and Conference Centre.

The NDMF provides federal, provincial and territorial ministers representing Canada's north an opportunity to advance common interests and raise awareness of northern issues and accomplishments. This year's forum focuses on the theme Seizing the Future: Taking Hold of Our Economic Opportunities. Featured presentations at this year's forum include Changing Northern Economies, Northern Infrastructure, and Climate Change.

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Media contact:

John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-729-1674, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca 

2010 08 27                                                       2:40 p.m.
 


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