2012-2013
News Release
REF NO.: 80
SUBJECT: Are we ready for a spill? ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University forum to explore offshore preparedness in Newfoundland and Labrador
DATE: February 18, 2013
Join the Harris Centre and a panel of experts for a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Presents public forum about oil spill readiness in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore industry.
Presented by the Harris Centre, Avoiding the Worst-Case Scenario: Are we ready for a Spill? will take place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, Thursday, Feb. 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will also be webcast live from the Harris Centre webcast at .
Featured speakers include Scott Vaughan, commissioner of the environment and sustainable development, with the Office of the Auditor General of Canada; Max Ruelokke, CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board; and Dr. Bill Montevecchi, professor of biology at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.
Admission is free and all members of the public are welcome to attend. The panel presentations will be followed by an audience Q and A session and a reception.
For more information, please visit the Harris Centre website at .
REF NO.: 80
SUBJECT: Are we ready for a spill? ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University forum to explore offshore preparedness in Newfoundland and Labrador
DATE: February 18, 2013
Join the Harris Centre and a panel of experts for a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Presents public forum about oil spill readiness in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore industry.
Presented by the Harris Centre, Avoiding the Worst-Case Scenario: Are we ready for a Spill? will take place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, Thursday, Feb. 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will also be webcast live from the Harris Centre webcast at .
Featured speakers include Scott Vaughan, commissioner of the environment and sustainable development, with the Office of the Auditor General of Canada; Max Ruelokke, CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board; and Dr. Bill Montevecchi, professor of biology at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½.
Admission is free and all members of the public are welcome to attend. The panel presentations will be followed by an audience Q and A session and a reception.
For more information, please visit the Harris Centre website at .
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