Public consultation on Last In, First Out Policy for Northern Shrimp

Media Advisory

May 19, 2016

St. John’s, NL – The Ministerial Advisory Panel is holding a public consultation meeting in St. John’s to gather public opinion on the Last In, First Out policy (LIFO) for the Northern shrimp fishery.

Dates and Times:      

May 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 25: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location: Delta St. John’s Hotel & Conference, Bannerman 1-2, 120 New Gower St.

Anyone interested in making a presentation at the meetings must register in advance by sending an email to: RSVPlifo2016.lifoRSVP2016@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.  In the subject line of the email please include: St. John’s.

Paul Sprout, Chair of the Panel, will be available to media onsite following the conclusion of the meeting on May 24.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Paul Sprout
Chair, Ministerial Advisory Panel
250-618-9035

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