The province’s offshore industry is reeling as oil prices plummet due to COVID-19, so the families and businesses most affected are hoping to get the attention of provincial and federal officials.
The chair of NOIA’s Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic XL, Karen Winsor, says a recent survey showed 52 per cent of their members have laid off some, or all, of their staff.
The Newfoundland Offshore Industries Association has launched a social media campaign using the hashtag #MyOffshoreMyFuture to show support for the industry and spread some hope.
Another reason why I ?? NL Oil & Gas. #MyOffshoreMyFuture @SeamusORegan @JustinTrudeau pic.twitter.com/q5bPrs4Afj
— Noia (@NoiaNL) April 27, 2020
Winsor says they’re trying to put a human face on an industry that employs thousands in this province both directly, and indirectly.
She says the campaign is about changing the story and rebuilding the industry on the other side of the current pandemic.
They’re hoping the provincial and federal governments get the message, so they get the help they need.
Newfoundland & Labrador has proudly been transformed by Oil & Gas. I’m glad @exxonmobilcan played a role in that. Unprecedented times, however, calls for unprecedented action. Collaboration between govt & industry is more important than ever… the future of NL O&G depends on it. pic.twitter.com/KLeNhtNJqr
— Peter Larden (@petelarden) April 24, 2020
