Minister Hutchings and Minister Boissonnault will tour Central Newfoundland

February 27, 2023 – Newfoundland and Labrador 

As part of their tour of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will attend Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador’s (HNL’s) Annual Conference and Trade Show, make an announcement about the National Trade Corridors Fund and meet with stakeholders from various local industries and organizations.

The details are as follows and are subject to change:

Events on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Time: 1:00 pm (NT)

Minister Hutchings will visit New Fun Land Child Care in Benton.

Note: Closed to media.

Events on Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Time: 9:30 am (NT)

Minister Hutchings and Minister Boissonnault will make an announcement about the National Trade Corridors Fund at the Gander International Airport, on behalf of Minister Alghabra. A media availability will follow.

Note: Open to media.

Time: 11:00 am (NT)

As part of the HNL conference, Minister Hutchings will host the Advocacy in Action session (industry panel) at the Albatross Hotel in Gander.

Note: Closed to media.

Time: 12:15 pm (NT)

Minister Hutchings will meet with representatives of the College of the North Atlantic’s nursing program in Gander.

Note: Open to media

Time: 2:00 pm (NT)

As part of the HNL conference, Minister Hutchings will meet with Minister Boissonnault and stakeholders about air access at the Quality Hotel & Suites.

Note: Closed to media.

Time: 3:30 pm (NT)

Minister Hutchings and Minister Boissonnault will visit the local ski trails and chalet at Airport Nordic Ski Club in Gander.

Note: Closed to media.

Events on Thursday, March 2, 2023

Time: 8:45 am (NT)

Minister Hutchings and Minister Boissonnault will participate in the tourism session of the HNL conference at the Albatross Hotel in Gander.

Note: Closed to media.

Time: 11:00 am (NT)

Minister Hutchings will meet with the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce.

Note: Closed to media.

Members of the media who are interested in scheduling one-on-one interviews with Minister Hutchings and/or Minister Boissonnault should contact Hugo Alvarez at hugo.alvarez@ised-isde.gc.ca.