Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Pre-Bubget Consultations
If you want to have your voice heard directly BE THERE.
Be sure to put your suggestions and questions on paper and submit them so as that they can't be ignored. Plus it will help you formulate your ideas and suggestions prior to the meetings.
No excuse now! They want and need your input on how to spend YOUR money to best benefit NL as a whole.
NLIS 7
October 19, 2005
(Finance)
Pre-budget consultations set to begin next month
Visiting 10 locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Loyola Sullivan will conduct pre-budget consultations in November and December as part of preparations for Budget 2006. The meetings are open to individuals, groups, and organizations who want to provide input to government on budget priorities.
"As Finance Minister, it is important for me to hear directly from people in the province about the public finances. Preparing the provincial budget involves a balancing act – providing an appropriate level of programs and services while remaining vigilant about the province’s finances. By hearing directly from Newfoundlanders and Labradorians I have the opportunity to learn about the priorities across all sectors in all regions of our province," said Minister Sullivan.
Roundtable discussions are scheduled for Labrador City, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, St. Anthony, Corner Brook, Stephenville, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, Marystown, Carbonear, and St. John’s. Those who would like to participate in a pre-budget consultation meeting in their area are requested to register at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by telephoning (709) 729-2944.
As part of pre-budget consultations, Minister Sullivan, in conjunction with the responsible minister, will also meet directly with representatives from the health and education boards. "Given that the health and education sectors receive the largest share of the provincial budget, I feel it is important to meet directly with the boards to discuss budget pressures and priorities," explained the minister.
Individuals and groups who would like to provide their comments and ideas, but who are unable to attend a community roundtable discussion, can submit their views in writing to the Minister of Finance, Department of Finance, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J6. Comments may also be faxed to (709) 729-2070 or emailed to taxpolicy@gov.nl.ca.
Schedule of Pre-budget Consultations
Date Location Venue Time
Monday, November 7 Labrador City-Wabush Wabush Hotel 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Labrador Inn 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Tuesday, November 8 St. Anthony Vinland Motel 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9 Corner Brook Holiday Inn 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9 Stephenville Holiday Inn 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, November 18 Grand Falls-Windsor Mount Peyton Hotel 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 18 Gander Hotel Gander 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 25 Marystown Hotel Marystown 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 2 Carbonear Fong’s Motel 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 9 St. John’s Holiday Inn 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Media contact: Diane Keough, Communications, (709) 729-6830, 685-4401
2005 10 19 2:00 p.m.
Be sure to put your suggestions and questions on paper and submit them so as that they can't be ignored. Plus it will help you formulate your ideas and suggestions prior to the meetings.
No excuse now! They want and need your input on how to spend YOUR money to best benefit NL as a whole.
NLIS 7
October 19, 2005
(Finance)
Pre-budget consultations set to begin next month
Visiting 10 locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Loyola Sullivan will conduct pre-budget consultations in November and December as part of preparations for Budget 2006. The meetings are open to individuals, groups, and organizations who want to provide input to government on budget priorities.
"As Finance Minister, it is important for me to hear directly from people in the province about the public finances. Preparing the provincial budget involves a balancing act – providing an appropriate level of programs and services while remaining vigilant about the province’s finances. By hearing directly from Newfoundlanders and Labradorians I have the opportunity to learn about the priorities across all sectors in all regions of our province," said Minister Sullivan.
Roundtable discussions are scheduled for Labrador City, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, St. Anthony, Corner Brook, Stephenville, Grand Falls-Windsor, Gander, Marystown, Carbonear, and St. John’s. Those who would like to participate in a pre-budget consultation meeting in their area are requested to register at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by telephoning (709) 729-2944.
As part of pre-budget consultations, Minister Sullivan, in conjunction with the responsible minister, will also meet directly with representatives from the health and education boards. "Given that the health and education sectors receive the largest share of the provincial budget, I feel it is important to meet directly with the boards to discuss budget pressures and priorities," explained the minister.
Individuals and groups who would like to provide their comments and ideas, but who are unable to attend a community roundtable discussion, can submit their views in writing to the Minister of Finance, Department of Finance, P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J6. Comments may also be faxed to (709) 729-2070 or emailed to taxpolicy@gov.nl.ca.
Schedule of Pre-budget Consultations
Date Location Venue Time
Monday, November 7 Labrador City-Wabush Wabush Hotel 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8 Happy Valley-Goose Bay Labrador Inn 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Tuesday, November 8 St. Anthony Vinland Motel 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9 Corner Brook Holiday Inn 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9 Stephenville Holiday Inn 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, November 18 Grand Falls-Windsor Mount Peyton Hotel 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 18 Gander Hotel Gander 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 25 Marystown Hotel Marystown 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 2 Carbonear Fong’s Motel 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 9 St. John’s Holiday Inn 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Media contact: Diane Keough, Communications, (709) 729-6830, 685-4401
2005 10 19 2:00 p.m.
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