| MS.
JONES: |
I rise in the House today to mark the success of the
recent Northern Lights Trade Show and Conference that
was held in Ottawa from January 31 to February 3.
Northern Lights is a trade Show and conference
showcasing the exciting business and resource
opportunities in Labrador, Nunavut, Nunavik and
Nunatsiavit. Mr. Speaker, this event is organized to
promote business and to build partnerships with southern
Canadian businesses and encourage them to get involved
with our people.
The conference had over 500 delegates in attendance
and featured a multi-industry trade show with over 141
exhibitors, including a wide range of organizations,
private businesses and all levels of government from
Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador and Nunatsiavit. I was very
pleased with the positive attitude that was displayed
about doing business in Canada’s North. The potential
opportunities existing in Labrador and across the Arctic
are more evident than at any time in our history. One of
the highlights of the event was a Gala Dinner that was
hosted by the Woodward Group of Companies in Happy
Valley-Goose Bay. They offered up a runway show case of
seal skin products promoting a cultural industry and
displaying some of the most elegant designs of seal
clothing ever fabricated.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the organizers and the
participants for their success in this lucrative event
that will lead to many benefits for Labradorians and
Northern Canadians.
I ask all hon. members of this House to join with me
in recognizing the success of the conference and
congratulating the Chambers of Commerce in the North
that were involved in organizing this event.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
