Liberal MHA for Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair, Yvonne Jones, will attend “Seal Day on the Hill” tomorrow, February 2^nd, outside the House of Commons at 1:45pm EST. The event is organized by four federal cabinet ministers representing northern ridings and will take place directly before Question Period.

“I look forward to standing with fellow seal hunt supporters, notably where our federal government convenes, and showing my support for our sealing industry and for those employed by it,” Jones said. “Sealing is such a vital part of our heritage and we must do all we can to ensure its economic success and cultural longevity.”

Jones noted that it’s important in light of recent comments that questioned its future to send a strong message that the sealing industry is not dying.

Jones will also be attending the 2012 Northern Lights Conference in Ottawa from February 1^st-4^th, and will host a gala showcase of sealskin products on the final day of the conference.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to show people gathered in our nation’s capital, from all over the country, that we have top quality seal products that are quite in demand,” said Jones.