News Release Archive
TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNICATIONS--COAST GUARD FEES
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The Province of Nova Scotia will seek a meeting with new
federal Fisheries Minister Fred Mifflin "at the earliest
opportunity" to discuss the issue of fees proposed by the
Coast Guard for navigational aids, Transportation and
Communications Minister Richie Mann said today.
Mr. Mann indicated that, while he had received assurances
from former acting minister David Dingwall that a review of
the Coast Guard proposal would be conducted with the focus
on international competitiveness, he has followed up with a
letter to the new minister.
"We understand that the minister has a heavy schedule of
briefings on a great range of issues, but I want to ensure
that the question of marine fees -- and their threat to
Atlantic Canada's place in international shipping -- is high
on his agenda," Mr. Mann said.
Mr. Mann has requested an early meeting with Mr. Mifflin for
a delegation representing Nova Scotia port interests,
including business and labour communities.
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Contact: Donna McCready 902-424-8687
trp Jan. 26, 1996 - 2:55 p.m.