| The Board discussed
with Mr. Baker development priorities in the zone as well as concerns about the EI
legislation and and how it affects the people of the Coast of Bays region and rural
Newfoundland and Labrador in general. The meeting also talked about the possibility
of a transportation link with the Burin Peninsula. Mr. Baker also spoke about the
significance of extending Canada's economic zone off the east coast to include the
continental shelf. Mr. Baker informed the Board that he fully supports its work and
pledged his full cooperation in future initiatives.
For information about the Coast of Bays region, contact:
Tracey Perry, Executive Director
Coast of Bays Corporation
P.O. Box 310
St. Alban's, Newfoundland
A0H 2E0
Phone: 709-538-3552
Toll Free: 1-800-205-0799 (in province only)
Fax: 709-538-3627
E-mail: inquiries@coastofbays.nl.ca |