The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce Budget 2021 supports for newcomers and population growth in the East Block lobby of Confederation Building tomorrow (Wednesday, June 23) at 10:30 a.m.

Premier Furey will be joined by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education, and representatives and supporters of multicultural and newcomer communities.

The event will take place with adherence to COVID-19 protocols. Please ensure you wear a mask, if attending in person.

Those unable to take part in person are encouraged to attend virtually via live-stream on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Twitter and Facebook accounts and on YouTube.

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Media contacts
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca

John Tompkins
Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
709-729-0753, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca

Tina Coffey
Education
709-729-1906, 687-9903
tcoffey@gov.nl.ca