The Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will welcome the Honourable Christine Fréchette, Premier of Quebec, for an announcement regarding energy security and economic development.

The announcement will take place on Monday, August 17, at 1:45 p.m. NDT in St. John’s. Media are asked to register in advance with Ashley Jackson-Politi by emailing ashleypoliti@gov.nl.ca.

Premier Fréchette will be accompanied by Quebec’s Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy Bernard Drainville, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec Claudine Bouchard.

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