News Release Archive
PREMIER--PREMIER IN WASHINGTON
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Premier John Savage travels to Washington and New York next
week for a series of business-related meetings. He will be
accompanied by Transportation and Communications Minister
Richie Mann and Economic Renewal Minister Robbie Harrison.
While in the U.S. capital, the premier will address a
Tuesday meeting of the Canada-American Business Council. The
premier and ministers will also hold individual meetings
with various industries to discuss trade and investment
opportunities in Nova Scotia.
On Wednesday, Premier Savage will attend the Marine
Technology Showcase at the Canadian Embassy. A number of
Nova Scotia companies are taking part in the showcase.
He will also meet with the Canadian Ambassador to the United
States, Raymond Chretien.
While in Washington, the premier will also discuss fisheries
issues with a number of U.S. congressional leaders,
including Representative Jim Saxton, chair of the House
Fisheries, Oceans and Wildlife subcommittee; and Congressman
Peter Torkilsen, a member of the same committee.
The premier will emphasize the importance of regional
cooperation in the management of the fisheries.
Tuesday evening, the premier will co-host with Ambassador
Chretien the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the
Canadian Embassy. This year's tree comes from the Hazel
Wright tree lot, near New Germany.
In New York, the premier and ministers will take part in
several events designed to promote the Port of Halifax.
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Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-3750
trp Dec. 01, 1995