Media Advisory - National Energy Board Chairman Peter Watson to Address Saint John Chamber of Commerce

CALGARY, 21 Nov. 2014 /CNW/ - Peter Watson will make his first trip to Saint John, NB as Chairman of the National Energy Board (NEB) to address the Saint John Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, 25 November.

The luncheon, part of the Chamber's Distinguished Speaker Series, is being held at the Delta Brunswick Hotel Ballroom. There will be a reception from 11:30 – 12:00 pm and the luncheon begins at noon. Following his speech, Mr. Watson will take questions from the audience.

Mr. Watson will share insights gained through his extensive experience in energy and the environment, discuss the evolving role of the National Energy Board and make an important announcement with national implications.

Tickets are available on the Saint John Chamber of Commerce website: www.thechambersj.com

The National Energy Board is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada's energy industry with the safety of Canadians and protection of the environment as its top priority. Its purpose is to regulate pipelines, energy development and trade in the Canadian public interest. For more information on the NEB and its mandate, please visit www.neb-one.gc.ca.

SOURCE: National Energy Board

To arrange a media interview: Tom Neufeld ([email protected]), NEB Communications, Telephone: [phone], Cell: 403-470-4509; Sarah Kiley ([email protected]), Communications Officer, Telephone: [phone], Cell: 403-389-7535