The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, will make an announcement on improving high-speed internet.

The event will take place on Monday, February 21 at Marble Mountain Resort, Bishop’s Tavern, 2 Marble Drive, Steady Brook, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Premier Furey and Minister Hutchings will be joined by Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Northern Affairs, and MP for Labrador.

Media outlets wishing to take part in the availability in person are asked to RSVP Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada Media Relations (media@ised-isde.gc.ca) to confirm their attendance. In-person attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination via the NLVaxPass, wear a face covering at all times, and remain at least two metres apart from others. Media outlets wishing to take part in the teleconference are asked to contact ISED Media Relations (media@ised-isde.gc.ca) to receive the dial-in information.

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Media contact
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca