HOMEMADE FAIRIES IN A JAR -EASILY MADE 4 KIDDIES 01
How To Make Fairies In A Jar
This is something everyone will love you can just imagine the look on your childs face when they see this and its something they will never forget so its worth a little work on this one.
FAIRIES IN A JAR DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut a glow stick and shake the contents into a jar. Add diamond glitter
2. Seal the top with a lid.
3. Shake Hard
Have fun its amazing and last a pretty long time!!
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AUSTRALIA:
COMMENT:
Great idea! That means two thirds of the world will have internet before they have clean drinking water.
Facebook aims to get more people online
FACEBOOK wants to get more of the world's 7 billion people online through a partnership with Samsung, Nokia and other large mobile technology companies.
Facebook Inc. announced a partnership called Internet.org on Wednesday. The company says its goal is to "make internet access available to the two-thirds of the world who are not yet connected".
"By reducing the cost and amount of data required for most apps and enabling new business models, Internet.org is focused on enabling the next 4 billion people to come online," Facebook said in a statement.
The group's plans include developing cheaper smartphones and using mobile data more efficiently.
Javier Olivan, vice president of growth and analytics at Facebook, said the move continues what the company has already been doing to get more people online. This includes "Facebook For Every Phone," an app that launched in 2011 to let people with simple, non-smartphones use Facebook
http://www.news.com.au/technology/biztech/facebook-aims-to-get-more-people-online/story-fn5lic6c-1226701433838
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comment:- as usual- ANONYMOUS TAKES RAPE AND CHILD ABUSE SERIOUSLY.... AND FINDS THE MONSTERS THAT HIDE SO WELL..... and the police putter and mutter whilst the evil pigs go free ........ Amanada has her justice- the monsters are named now in public...... f**k the rules that are made 4 the monsters and NOT the victims..... God bless ya Anonymous... keep it up....
.... 12 years these monsters rapers walked freely and proudly....... 12 years..... well ... Amanda has got revenge.... and so have One Billion Rising- hell yeah!.... we'll take it.... hell yeah...
Anonymous may jeopardise rape case of Amanda Stevenson, say police
From: News Limited Network
August 21, 2013 1:42PM
ANONYMOUS has come under fire for publishing names of men who allegedly gang-raped a 14-year-old cheerleader 12 years ago.
Amanda Stevenson, 26, reached out to the group after following the Steubenville gang-rape case and long after police had long dropped her rape case.
After Anonymous published details of the case on its website, including links to the alleged attackers' Facebook pages, police re-opened the case.
But they warned that leaking the details of the case may be counterproductive to investigators - although supporters of Ms Stevenson say police are diverting attention away from their own failures by blaming Anonymous.
Ms Stevenson has chosen to identify herself.
Anonymous had earlier gained attention by releasing the names of the group of boys said to be involved in the separate Steubenville gang-rape.
Deric Lostutter, also known as KYAnonymous, could face 10 years prison for exposing the Steubenville cover-up. Ma’Lik Richmond, 16, and Trent Mays, 17, were sentenced in March to at least one year in a juvenile facility for the assault.
Ms Stevenson says she was slipped a tranquiliser in a Mountain Dew drink after attending her first high school party in Laurelville, Ohio,12 years back.
She remembers being locked in a room with five boys, three of which she says raped her.
Ms Stevenson told her parents after being driven home the next day by one of the boys and she was taken to hospital and a report was made to the local police.
However police are now unable to find the report or the clothing which she left as evidence despite the local hospital's records indicating that the sheriff's department was in charge of the investigation and had the victim's statement and clothes.
Investigators looking into the case now are concerned that any publicity could make it harder to bring charges against the men.
"If one of the three would happen to stumble onto that page and read the information contained on it," Hocking County detective Caleb Moritz told Ms Stevenson via email, "they can use it to formulate a story and an alibi."
Ms Stevenson doesn't think she will succeed in getting her attackers put away.
"There's no evidence. I'm not going to be shocked or bothered when those guys don't go to jail," she told Mother Jones.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/anonymous-may-jeopardise-rape-case-of-amanda-stevenson/story-e6frfro0-1226662832482#ixzz2cdPf9FRl
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P-A-E-D-0-P-H-I-L-E HUNTING - AND -TEEN RAPISTS
Published on Jan 31, 2013
Anonymous - #Operation Pedophile Hunt on Social Media (Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWfDnClBJzo
WE ARE ANONYMOUS
WE ARE LEGION
WE DO NOT FORGET
WE DO NOT FORGIVE
EXPECT US!
COMMENT:
Thank you :). See these people are trying to make a difference, make social media safe, for That we? thank you anonymous!
First settlement of Sandusky-related sex crimes reached
Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 7:40am | By MARK SCOLFORO The Associated Press
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A man who testified he was fondled by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is the first to settle a civil...
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N.S. child molester can earn unsupervised passes from halfway house
The Parole Board of Canada has ordered a Nova Scotia child molester to stay in a halfway home for another six months, but the senior can now earn unsupervised overnight passes. Continue reading ?
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PAEDOPHILE- ERNEST FENWICK MACINTOSH- THE $$$$$ WHO BOUGHT AND PAID HIS WAY FROM CANADA 2 INDIAN RAPING AND PILLAGING LITTLE BOYS ALONG THE WAY 4 OVER 50 YEARS
Cuzner setting up meeting for hunger striking MacIntosh complainant
Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh is seen in this file photo. The Canadian Press
Published on August 14, 2013
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SYDNEY — The MP for Cape Breton-Canso says he is trying to secure a meeting between federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay and a complainant in the Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh case who is staging a hunger strike.
Topics : Supreme Court of Canada , Central Nova MP , Public Prosecution Service , India , Ottawa , British Columbia
Weldon MacIntosh-Reynolds has been on a liquids-only diet since early last month, trying to draw attention to the case in an effort to get Ottawa to call an inquiry into how the effort extradite MacIntosh from India and prosecute him went off the rails. MacIntosh-Reynolds has said he’s willing to die for the cause.
Cuzner spoke via telephone Wednesday with MacIntosh-Reynolds, who is currently living in British Columbia.
"I wouldn’t pretend to understand where he is mentally or emotionally with this thing. Just the enormity of this whole scenario, it’s had a tremendous impact I’m sure on all of the victims, but obviously he’s in a frail state of mind," Cuzner said. "He’s embarked on this hunger strike, he’s lost a great deal of weight so far."
MacIntosh's convictions on 17 counts of abusing boys in the Strait of Canso area in the 1970s were overturned on appeal because it took too long to take him to trial. A former Strait area businessman, MacIntosh had moved to India in 1994, a year before the initial complainant went to police saying that he had been abused by him decades earlier.
The first charge was laid in 1995. He was extradited from India in 2007 and went on trial in 2010. The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the quashing of the charges.
MacIntosh and MacIntosh-Reynolds are not related but MacIntosh was an acquaintance of MacIntosh-Reynolds' parents. MacIntosh testified that the sexual contact between the two was consensual. Some of MacIntosh's convictions that were quashed involved MacIntosh-Reynolds.
Cuzner said that given MacKay’s personal understanding of the MacIntosh case, he was pleased to see the Central Nova MP take over the over the justice portfolio.
After MacKay’s appointment, a spokesperson released a statement saying the MacIntosh case was the first file MacKay asked to be briefed on, noting he had previously met with some of the complainants and called it an important case that figures prominently on his agenda.
"I think that was a strong statement on his part and it just speaks to the fact that he understands the gravity of this case," Cuzner said.
Nova Scotia Justice Minister Ross Landry recently released an internal review of the Public Prosecution Service's handling of the MacIntosh matter. While that review showed that the original Crown attorney dealing with the case was overburdened with work, it also noted areas of federal jurisdiction where processes broke down, including the failure to revoke MacIntosh’s passport.
Former minister Rob Nicholson had said he wouldn't call an inquiry. Landry has apologized to the complainants and said he would like to see a review of the actions in the case by Passport Canada and Canada Customs and Immigration. A provincial inquiry would not have the authority to call representatives of federal agencies to answer to those questions, he said.
"Everybody knows that two big pieces of this travesty lie in the lap of the federal government — one being the reissuance of the passport and the second the breakdown in communications between the RCMP and the Passport Office," Cuzner said. "That’s a fairly significant component."
With the province not willing to move forward with an inquiry in a process similar to what took place in Newfoundland and Labrador in relation to the Cougar helicopter crash, Cuzner said he hopes MacKay may be willing to consider taking action.
"There’s two things at play — there’s trying to get the answers to make sure this never happens to another Canadian and where this whole issue came off the rails and try to fix the system … and the second thing is the mental state of probably one and more of the victims," he said. "I know that a minister can’t yield to the threats of an individual but this is real and if there’s a tipping point, hopefully it doesn’t come to (MacIntosh-Reynolds) following through with the promise to take his own life."
nking@cbpost.com
http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2013-08-14/article-3351071/Cuzner-setting-up-meeting-for-hunger-striking-MacIntosh-complainant/1
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The Canadian Rangers
CANADIAN RANGERS- CANADA'S WARRIORS OF THE NORTH
August 21, 2013
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
Formally established in 1947, the Canadian Rangers are part of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve. They provide self sufficient mobile forces in support of the military's sovereignty and domestic operations in sparsely settled northern, coastal and isolated areas of Canada.
As most Canadian Rangers are Aboriginal, they reflect the diversity of the communities to which they belong and play an important role in advancing public recognition of Canada's Inuit, First Nations and Métis.
Specifically, operating under the motto "Vigilans" (The Watchers), the Canadian Rangers:
" Conduct and provide support to sovereignty operations:
o Conduct, participate in and provide support to sovereignty and surveillance patrols and training in Canada;
o Conduct North Warning System patrols and inspections (this System consists of radars located along the entire Arctic coast of North America, allowing NORAD to detect all approaching aircraft);
o Report suspicious and unusual activities to the Canadian Armed Forces; and,
o Collect local data that has military significance.
" Conduct and provide assistance to Canadian Armed Forces domestic operations in Canada:
o Conduct coastal and inland water surveillance;
o Provide local knowledge and expertise (guides and advice);
o Participate in search and rescue operations;
o Provide support in response to natural or man-made disasters and humanitarian operations; and,
o Provide assistance to federal, provincial, territorial or municipal authorities.
" Maintain Canadian Armed Forces presence in the local community:
o Instruct, mentor and supervise the Junior Canadian Rangers; and,
o Participate in, and support, events in the local community, such as Yukon Quest winter sports event, Canada Day, and Remembrance Day.
In 2007, Prime Minister Harper committed to expanding and modernizing the Canadian Rangers from 4,000 Rangers in 166 patrols to 5,000 Rangers. As of August 2013, there are more than 5,000 Rangers in 178 patrols, a 25 percent increase since 2007. The Rangers are also evolving their technological capabilities, including through the use of electronic tracking and digital imagery equipment. As well, the Rangers Lee Enfield rifles will be replaced with new ruggedized 7.62 mm bolt action rifle, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2016.
There are also about 4,200 Junior Canadian Rangers in 135 patrols across the country. The Junior Canadian Rangers Program helps to achieve nation-building goals, significantly improving the quality of life of young people in the most isolated areas of Canada.
This document is also available in Inuktitut at http://pm.gc.ca/grfx/docs/20130821_BG_Rangers_IU.pdf
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Operation NANOOK 13
August 21, 2013
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
Operation NANOOK 13 is a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operation conducted in close cooperation with other federal departments and provincial, territorial and regional partners in Canada's North. Operation NANOOK 13 provides a visible presence in the North and demonstrates Canada's ability to respond to any emergencies in the region. It builds upon previous NANOOK operations that have been conducted primarily in the eastern and high Arctic every summer since 2007.
Operation NANOOK 13 encompasses four regions of the Arctic, each with its own unique scenario.
" In Whitehorse, CAF personnel will work with the Yukon territorial government in a disaster-relief scenario.
" Military personnel deployed to Cornwallis Island will work with Environment Canada personnel to protect wildlife from threats.
" Resolution Island will see the combined efforts of the CAF and the Canadian Coast Guard at work at sea and on land in support of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
" On King William Island, the Canadian Rangers will patrol the land unsupported and in austere conditions. The Canadian Rangers will also be refining multi-vessel patrolling techniques while demonstrating their skills in observing and reporting activity in the Northwest Passage.
Each scenario demonstrates the abilities of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force to work jointly as well as with participating provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal partners on land, at sea and in the air. Operation NANOOK 13 demonstrates the CAF's ability to assert Canada's sovereignty over its most northerly regions. It enhances the CAF's ability to operate in arctic conditions, improves coordination in whole-of-government operations and maintains interoperability with mission partners for maximum effectiveness in response to safety and security issues in the North. Operation NANOOK 13 also helps the CAF develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and indigenous populations, in addition to showcasing the unique expertise of the Canadian Rangers.
Executed by Joint Task Force (North), Operation NANOOK 13 supports a key objective of Canada's Northern Strategy: to protect and defend Canadian sovereignty. More than 1,000 CAF personnel are deployed on Operation NANOOK 13 from August 2 to 23.
This document is also available in Inuktitut at http://pm.gc.ca/grfx/docs/20130821_BG_Op_NANOOK_IU.pdf
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Government of Canada helps seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Metro Vancouver
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, Aug. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Vulnerable seniors will have access to the help they need to avoid homelessness, as a result of Government of Canada support for a local organization. Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today announced funding on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development, for the Seniors Services Society at an event hosted by the Society.
"Our government is giving a hand up to vulnerable Canadians to help them meet certain basic needs and break free from the cycle of homelessness and poverty. We are pleased to support the Seniors Services Society in its efforts to find local solutions to local problems," said Minister Wong. "By partnering with local organizations to provide essential services to people in need, we are doing our part to prevent and address homelessness in Metro Vancouver."
With Homelessness Partnering Strategy funding of more than $323,000, the Seniors Services Society will provide support services for seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Society's outreach workers will help vulnerable seniors find or keep long-term, affordable and safe housing.
"The impact of outreach services is phenomenal! Our outreach workers help seniors navigate through a system that demands normalcy which is impossible when one is living their days in crisis and trauma," said Anna Truong, Manager of Housing Services, BC Seniors Services Society. "With the help of HPS funding last year, our outreach team housed over 110 seniors."
The Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2013 proposes $119 million per year over five years for the HPS using a Housing First approach as an effective way to reduce homelessness.
"Housing First" involves giving people who are homeless a place to live first, and then providing the necessary supports (e.g. for mental illness) to help them stabilize their lives and recover as best as possible.
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Homelessness Partnering Strategy
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) is a unique community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness by providing direct support and funding to 61 designated communities across Canada.
Economic Action Plan 2013 proposes $119 million per year over five years, until March 2019, for the HPS using a Housing First approach. This represents nearly $600 million in total new funding.
"Housing First" involves giving people who are homeless a place to live first, and then providing the necessary supports (e.g. for mental illness) to help them stabilize their lives and recover as best as possible. "Housing First" can be an effective tool in solving chronic homelessness while reducing pressure on other shelter, health and justice services.
Since the launch of the HPS in April 2007, the Government has approved over $745 million for projects to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. The HPS provides structures and supports that help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully in society. This model seeks to address homelessness by working in partnership with the provinces and territories and other federal departments, as well as with communities and the private and not-for-profit sectors.
The availability of safe, stable housing and related supports is an important element in addressing homelessness and helping individuals who are homeless achieve greater self-sufficiency and a better quality of life. The Government's investments are creating jobs, stimulating local economies and improving the quality of life for many Canadians.
By working with all our partners, we will maximize results to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable Canadians. The HPS provides the support that our community partners are seeking.
The HPS has adopted a Housing First approach, recognizing that housing stability is an important first step in addressing homelessness. It is also necessary for the success of other interventions such as education and training, the development of life skills and the management of mental health issues.
For more information on the HPS and its seven funding streams, please visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/homelessness.
SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada
For further information:
This news release is available in alternative formats upon request.
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819-994-5559
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Government of Canada supports foreign credential recognition for newcomers in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX, Aug. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is helping internationally trained workers overcome financial barriers to getting their credentials recognized so that they can find jobs at their skill level as quickly as possible. The announcement was made today in Halifax by the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism.
"Our government's top priorities are creating jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity," said Minister of State Bergen. "Delivered in partnership with Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services, microloans will help internationally trained professionals get their credentials recognized so they can put their skills and experience to work faster."
Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services received over $1 million to provide 125 loans through the Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Pilot Project. The pilot project provides loans to help newcomers and Canadians trained abroad cover the costs of having their credentials recognized so they can find jobs in their fields more quickly. For many, the cost of licensing, exams, training and skills upgrading presents a significant challenge to credential recognition.
"Our government remains focused on economic growth and ensuring that all Canadians are able to contribute to their maximum capacity," said Minister Kenney. "We are working with local partners and provinces to help Canadian and internationally trained professionals find jobs in their fields and contribute fully to Canada's economy as soon as possible."
To date, microloans have helped close to 700 internationally trained professionals, for a total of approximately $5 million.
"Too many newcomers and Canadians with international training are doing jobs that are far below their real abilities," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. "That is why local organizations like Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services play such an important role in helping immigrants integrate both socially and economically here in the Halifax area."
"The Career Pathway Loan Fund is a concrete way to support internationally trained professionals in their efforts to bridge into their career," said Claudette Legault, Director of Programs and Services at ISIS. "Being able to borrow money to prepare for an exam to become qualified in their fields can speed up the process or reduce the financial stress."
The Government of Canada introduced the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loans Pilot in 2011, helping internationally trained workers offset the costs of the foreign credential recognition process. To date, agreements have been signed with nine organizations across the country to deliver these loans. The federal government continues to partner with the provinces and territories and other stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies, to improve foreign credential recognition.
In 2007, the Government of Canada established the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) to provide internationally trained workers with information and services for credential assessment so they can find work in their fields quickly. Since 2009, internationally trained individuals in 14 occupations can have their qualifications assessed within one year, anywhere in Canada, so they can put their knowledge and skills to work sooner.
For more information: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/credential_recognition/index.shtml
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Autistic boy hate letter not a crime: Cops
The father of a 13-year-old autistic boy who was targeted by the poison pen of a nasty neighbour says he's disappointed police won't be pursing hate crime charges
THIS IS HATE- THIS IS PURE EVIL AGAINST A KID.... imho
A close family friend has an autistic boy and this was an anonymous letter slipped under her door. This is real. pic.twitter.com/VyRb2oqPrG
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Canada remains world’s most educated country
08/17/2013 10:29 AM Yonge Street
http://www.citynews.ca/2013/08/17/canada-remains-worlds-most-educated-country/
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Education the antidote for youth unemployment – especially in Canada
DAVID PARKINSON
The Globe and Mail
Published Tuesday, Aug. 20 2013, 5:00 AM EDT
Last updated Tuesday, Aug. 20 2013, 7:59 AM EDT
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/education-the-antidote-for-youth-unemployment-especially-in-canada/article13861487/
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UPDATE 1-Canada asks for new WTO review of U.S. meat labeling rules
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Mon Aug 19, 2013 4:47pm EDT
(Adds comment on possible retaliation, USDA comment, background on dispute)
Aug 19 (Reuters) - Canada has asked the World Trade Organization to take another look at the United States' rules for labeling meat with its country of origin, seeking to defend its livestock farmers who have lost sales to U.S. packers.
Canada is requesting that the WTO form a compliance panel to review U.S. country of origin labeling rules, known as COOL, Canadian Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast said on Monday. The move signals a new round in a dispute that could become a North American trade war.
Canadian cattle and hog producers say the rules, dating back to 2009, have led to lower U.S. imports of Canadian livestock because they created additional cost for U.S. packers.
Supporters say the labels offer consumers more information about where their food comes from.
Canada will not take retaliatory measures, which would involve tariffs on U.S. products including meat, cherries, rice and potatoes, until the WTO authorizes such action, the ministers said. Canada has previously said such a process could take 18 to 24 months.
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Cathay Pacific Seat Sale from Canada to Asia and China
2013-08-19
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Cathay Pacific Economy Class round-trip fares from Vancouver to Hong Kong start at just $1,071, or Toronto to Hong Kong from $1,288 (taxes and surcharges are approximate and included). Discounted fares are also available for departures from select cities in Canada such as Victoria, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa.
Cathay Pacific is offering special savings on Economy and Premium Economy Class fares to select destinations in Asia and China.
Flight departures from Vancouver or Toronto, this offer includes Cathay Pacific's most popular destinations such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shanghai, Bali and multiple cities in Mainland China. Economy Class round-trip fares from Vancouver to Hong Kong start at just $1,071, or Toronto to Hong Kong from $1,288 (taxes and surcharges are approximate and included). Discounted fares are also available for departures from select cities in Canada such as Victoria, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa.
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Nova Scotia government to expand children's dental coverage to 17 and younger
The Canadian PressBy The Canadian Press | The Canadian Press – Fri, 16 Aug, 2013..
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's NDP government says it will expand dental coverage to include teenagers 17 or younger over the next four years.
The government says once the expansion is fully implemented funding for the children's oral health program will stand at $9.1 million a year.
Under the plan the program will expand to cover basic treatment for up to 10,000 more people 14 or younger beginning Apr. 1.
Each year the age limit will rise until it hits 17.
Meanwhile, the government says it provides $3 million a year to cover other special dental services.
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On gay rights, Conservatives could learn a thing or two from John Baird
Ashley Martyn
The Globe and Mail
Published Thursday, Aug. 15 2013, 4:43 PM EDT
Last updated Monday, Aug. 19 2013, 12:14 PM EDT
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Matt Gurney: You can’t set diversity targets for patriotism
Matt Gurney | 13/08/19 11:48 AM ET
More from Matt Gurney | @mattgurney
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It is a truism in human resource management and recruitment that you can't make everyone interested in the jobs you have to offer. You can, and *should*, leave the door as wide open, and the front steps as inviting, as is possible, but at the end of the day, if people don't think of those jobs as the sort of jobs they'd always imagined having, there's not much you can do about it.
I think if you looked into recruitment of Aboriginal persons as Foreign Service officers, you would likely find very few. Not that they aren't capable, and not that DFATD isn't busting its hump to invite them, but for whatever reason, getting posted overseas does not appeal to young educated Aboriginals as much as it appeals to other demographic groups.
Conversely, I think you'd find that there are also professions that appeal more to some demographic groups than others. Again, NOT for reasons of ability, but because of self-selection and what sociologists call "ethnic assortation" of career paths.
Finally, people often embark on career paths congruent with family patterns. If your dad was JS Bach, you became a musician. If your family name is Barrymore, you became an actor. If your dad was in construction, that's what you went into. If your mom was a teacher, there's a higher probability that you become one. Canada's visible minorities simply have a lower probability of having had an older family member serve in the Canadian Forces.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/08/19/matt-gurney-you-cant-set-diversity-targets-for-patriotism/
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Canadian Forces to reduce ‘unattainable’ targets for recruitment of women, visible minorities
Lee Berthiaume, Postmedia News | 13/08/18 6:46 PM ET
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Despite an end to combat operations in Afghanistan and deep budget cuts, officials say the military needs more than 4,000 new recruits each year to offset attrition and keep 68,000 full-time troops in uniform.
Julie Oliver / Postmedia News fileDespite an end to combat operations in Afghanistan and deep budget cuts, officials say the military needs more than 4,000 new recruits each year to offset attrition and keep 68,000 full-time troops in uniform..
Military officials are preparing to scale back targets related to the number of women and visible minorities in uniform because they say the current goals are "unattainable," according to a defence department audit.
This is despite the military having made some progress in increasing the proportion of both within its rank and file in recent years.
At the same time, auditors have warned that the decision to close 12 military recruiting centres across the country to save money will hurt reserve units as well as aboriginal recruitment, which has been on the increase.
Despite an end to combat operations in Afghanistan and deep budget cuts, officials say the military needs more than 4,000 new recruits each year to offset attrition and keep 68,000 full-time troops in uniform.
As part of that, the Canadian Forces, like all federal government departments and agencies, is required by law to work towards increasing the number of women, visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities within its workforce.
This is not just spreadsheets of multiculturalism and you fill in the numbers and hope to meet the targets
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While the idea is to promote equal opportunity, the military has also taken to seeing this as part of its effort to better reflect Canada’s population and society.
As part of this, a complex calculation has been used to establish targets for diversifying the Canadian Forces, while dozens of initiatives have been launched to help meet these goals.
The targets were last updated in 2010 and aimed to have 25.1 per cent of the military represented by women, 11.8 per cent by visible minorities, and 3.4 per cent by Aboriginal Peoples.
Yet in an audit conducted last year and only recently made public, defence officials complained the revised goal for women "is unattainable without the imposition of significant measures."
They added the new goal was "unrealistically high" because of the "flawed" calculation used to establish the target.
While auditors found the percentage of new recruits enrolled in basic training each year who were women has fallen from 15.58 per cent to 12.67 per cent between 2008 and 2011, women’s overall representation in the military grew from 13.59 per cent to 13.68 per cent.
Progress on increasing the representation of visible minorities also "falls well short," defence officials reported, even though the number has increased steadily from 2.83 per cent in 2008 to 3.86 per cent in 2011.
It speaks to what extent is the CF prepared to work at changing its institutional nature and its recruiting culture
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The defence officials complained that the targets were "imposed" on the Canadian Forces, and though new initiatives to diversify the military’s representation are in development, so too are efforts to develop "more realistic" goals.
Officials said they were hoping to establish "revised" goals for women and visible minority representation by March 2017.
Royal Military College professor Christian Leuprecht, who specializes in diversity within the Canadian military, was aghast that defence officials were moving to slash the targets for women and visible minorities.
He said doing so would create a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy by reducing the pressure to recruit more of each, which he felt was necessary if the military wants to ensure it represents Canada’s changing culture and population.
"This is not just spreadsheets of multiculturalism and you fill in the numbers and hope to meet the targets," he said.
Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press file
Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press fileAboriginal Korean War veteran Allen Derouin, pauses during a moment of silence before marching to a National Aboriginal Veterans Day ceremony at the Victory Square Cenotaph in Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 8, 2012. The ceremony is held to remember Aboriginal, Metis and Inuit men and women who served in the Canadian Forces. .
Adding more women and visible minorities will be increasingly essential if the military is to remain at its current strength, Leuprecht added, given that its "traditional" recruiting pool – young, white men from rural communities – is shrinking.
Officials justified their decision to reduce the goals by noting that the representation of women and visible minorities in the Canadian Forces is about the same as in the Australian military and higher than in the British military, though it lags the United States.
Canada has been a leader when it comes to employment equity in its military, Leuprecht confirmed, but he said that is a reason to keep pushing the issue and not going the other way.
"So it speaks to what extent is the CF prepared to work at changing its institutional nature and its recruiting culture to align it with the legal, political and social expectations of Canada, the Canadian government and Canadians."
Majority of the closed centres serviced outlying regions
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Meanwhile, auditors also raised concerns that the decision to close 30 per cent of the military’s recruiting centres and reduce the number of recruiting staff by 25 per cent will hurt reserve units as well as the recruitment of aboriginals.
The moves were ordered as a result of declining demand for new troops with the end of the combat mission in Afghanistan as well as efforts to slash more than $2 billion from the defence department budget.
The military is hoping online recruiting will make up the slack, but auditors concluded the closures and recruiting staff reductions will have a significant effect" on the processing of new reservists.
"Furthermore, there will likely be an adverse impact on (employment equity) recruiting, particularly for aboriginals, since the majority of the closed centres serviced outlying regions where these candidates reside," auditors wrote.
The number of aboriginals in the Canadian Forces has grown steadily from 1.96 per cent in 2008 to 2.16 per cent 2011, and unlike with targets for women and visible minorities, defence officials had considered the target for aboriginals "achievable."
The auditors were also skeptical of the military’s plan to move recruiting online, concluding that "progress will be highly dependent on personnel resources and IT support, both of which are undergoing significant reductions."
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I have always found it interesting that a volunteer force has recruiting objectives for trying to represent this countries cultural mosaic. The politicians changed the immigration policies in the 1960's and 1970's, to bring in a greater mix of nations, most of which do not have the same military instincts as the western and eastern Europeans who were the original building blocks of this country. They then opened combat arms trades to women. The only way the military will ever represent the make up of the nation is with conscription, so just put the CAF recruitment ads out there and let the chips fall where they may
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Those enlisting in our military fall into two distinct classes - officers & enlisted 'men'.
Officers are most commonly motivated by educational opportunities. Enlisted more
often than not join because its better than a minimum wage job. Patriotism seldom
tops the list of reasons for enlistment (granted, it's almost certainly on the list). That
recruitment into military uniform has flagged is only natural given the huge disparity
in benefits between military versus police uniforms. A disparity compounded by the
military uniform's inherent dangers - an order of magnitude greater than police and
other emergency personnel. If we are to expect better quality enlistment we'll need
to pony up better benefits and safer work conditions.
Safer work conditions is easy. Make our armed forces a true defense force (and a
peace-keeping force in very special circumstances). Aside from peacekeeping our
military belongs at home. Our armed forces should be defending Canadians. This
should be clear to all after a decade of good soldiers dying in a futile attempt to dig
a democratic hole in shifting despotic sand. If we want patriotism to rise up the list
of motives for enlistment we need to commit our forces to the heart of patriotism -
national defense - and assure our servants that if it comes to kill/be killed it will be
in defense of Canada & Canadians.
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NOW HERE'S WHERE 2 MAKE SOME MONEY FOLKS-
1/POTASH SASKATCHEWAN
Shares of potash producers plunge as Russian marketing group collapses
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2/BLACKBERRY- BLACKBERRY'S QUALITY AND SECURITY IS 2ND 2 NON ON THE PLANET... PERIOD.... IT'S AS STERLING AND HONEST AS OPRAY WINFREY....
SINCE SNOWDEN- IT'S NOW PROVEN......
That said, BlackBerry’s security system is still considered second to none and remains one of the firm’s strongest selling points. In a note published Monday, Douglas Pollitt of Bay Street’s Pollitt & Co. noted that BlackBerry last week got a huge vote of confidence when the U.S. Department of Defense certified BlackBerry’s Q10 and Z10 to be used in concert with the BlackBerry Enterprise Service on the DoD’s networks. That made BlackBerry the first mobile device management provider to reach that level of certification. "Selling BlackBerry just got easier," said Mr. Pollitt. "If security is a priority, an enterprise will naturally be inclined to look at BlackBerry first."
To be sure, BlackBerry has other compelling attractions besides secure devices. It owns the biggest secure data network, one that is fairly robust (its one spectacular infrastructure failure happened over three days in October, 2011, depriving millions of users of e-mail, instant messaging and Internet services). About 20 million of BlackBerry’s 72 million subscribers are enterprise or corporate users, who deliver fat profit streams to the company. Big suitors like Microsoft, Google or Amazon might adore tapping into that base.
BlackBerry also has a big patents portfolio and has spent billions of dollars acquiring patents. While many patents are hard to value, some, such as the encryption technology adored by the U.S. government, would be gold to some suitors. Finally, BlackBerry is sitting on about $3-billion (Canadian) in cash and is debt-free. The weakest link by far is the likely profitless handset business, which would cost a fortune to shut down.
3/ China's growing hunger for Canada's food | Financial Post
(and by the by.... we love our China Dragon)
business.financialpost.com/2013/.../a-gastronomic-transition-chinas-grow...?
Jun 8, 2013 - China is Canada's second-largest export market for agri-food and ... The biggest Canadian food exports are canola seed, canola oil and peas, ...
canada- 3 a SELF-SUFFICIENCY in food, water
Canadians Have Growing Appetite for Local Food
Local food sales produce significant economic benefit; impact greatest in Quebec and Ontario
OTTAWA, Aug. 20, 2013 /CNW/ - Food grown and consumed locally across Canada should be more deeply integrated into the broader national food distribution system; a move that would benefit local producers and ultimately the whole food economy, according to a new Conference Board of Canada report released today. Most food grown locally in Canada is currently sold through large retail chains and major distributors within the food system, a pattern that is likely to continue.
"Local food is a growing part of the Canadian food system and interest has surged in recent years," said Michael Bloom, Vice-President, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning. "What we're finding is that there is room to expand the role of local food systems in Canada, and that in doing so, there are significant economic benefits to be realized."
The Centre for Food in Canada report, Cultivating Opportunities: Canada's Growing Appetite for Local Food, finds that the economic impact of local food systems is most significant in Quebec and Ontario.
Across Canada, 20 per cent of food is consumed within the same province in which it is produced—a widely-used definition of local food. Quebec leads with 29 per cent of the province's overall food production (in total dollar value) being consumed by Quebecers. In Ontario, 24 per cent of food produced (by value) is eaten within the province. Locally-produced food also makes up a substantial share of the food consumed in British Columbia (16 per cent) and Nova Scotia (13 per cent).
For the purposes of this research, local food is defined as food consumed as close to where it is produced and processed as is reasonably possible, taking into account regional differences in seasonality and availability.
4/ CANADA HAS LARGEST - FRESH DRINKING WATER
Geography
Main article: Geography of Canada
5/LOBSTERS....ATLANTIC CANADA- NOVA SCOTIA
ntic lobster is Canada’s most lucrative fishery and provides a high-quality, healthy food that is exported around the world.
There are almost 10,000 licensed lobster enterprises, employing about 30,000 harvesters across Quebec and Atlantic Canada.
The global economic and financial crisis of 2007-2009 has negatively affected lobster harvesters. Harvesters who are highly dependent on lobster and who normally have relatively low overall harvest landed value have experienced a significant decrease in their landed values in 2009.
On June 10, 2009, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea announced that the Government had made a $65 million investment to help fishers in the Atlantic lobster industry adapt to the extraordinary market conditions created by the global recession.
Up to $50 million is being invested over five years in Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures to support those in the industry who develop and implement long-term sustainability plans. This includes a $15 million allocation specifically for those who work in low-income areas and have experienced significant losses due to chronically low lobster landings. The Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures program is scheduled to end on March 31, 2014.
Up to $15 million was also set aside in 2009 for the Short-Term Transitional Measures program to assist qualified low-income harvesters severely harmed by the collapse in market demand for their products due to the global recession. The Short-Term Transitional Measures program ended on March 31, 2010.
4...cont.
Canada occupies a major northern portion of North America, sharing land borders with the contiguous United States to the south (the longest border between two countries in the world) and the US state of Alaska to the northwest. Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean.[83][84] Greenland is to the northeast, while Saint Pierre and Miquelon is south of Newfoundland. By total area (including its waters), Canada is the second-largest country in the world, after Russia. By land area alone, Canada ranks fourth.[84] The country lies between latitudes 41° and 84°N, and longitudes 52° and 141°W.
Since the end of the last glacial period, Canada has consisted of eight distinct forest regions, including extensive boreal forest on the Canadian Shield.[88] Canada has around 31,700 large lakes,[89] more than any other country, containing much of the world's fresh water.[90] There are also fresh-water glaciers in the Canadian Rockies and the Coast Mountains.
AND.... SIDEBAR
According to the 2006 census, the country's largest self-reported ethnic origin is Canadian (accounting for 32% of the population), followed by English (21%), French (15.8%), Scottish (15.1%), Irish (13.9%), German (10.2%), Italian (4.6%), Chinese (4.3%), First Nations (4.0%), Ukrainian (3.9%), and Dutch (3.3%).[181] There are 600 recognized First Nations governments or bands, encompassing a total of 1,172,790 people.[182]
Canada's aboriginal population is growing at almost twice the national rate, and four percent of Canada's population claimed aboriginal identity in 2006. Another 16.2 percent of the population belonged to a non-aboriginal visible minority.[183] The largest visible minority groups are South Asian (4.0%), Chinese (3.9%) and Black (2.5%). Between 2001 and 2006, the visible minority population rose by 27.2 percent.[184] In 1961, less than two percent of Canada's population (about 300,000 people) could be classified as belonging to a visible minority group, and less than one percent as aboriginal.[185] By 2007, almost one in five (19.8%) were foreign-born, with nearly 60 percent of new immigrants coming from Asia (including the Middle East).[186] The leading sources of immigrants to Canada were China, the Philippines and India.[187] According to Statistics Canada, visible minority groups could account for a third of the Canadian population by 2031.[188]
Canada has one of the highest per-capita immigration rates in the world,[189] driven by economic policy and family reunification. In 2010, a record 280,636 people immigrated to Canada.[190] The Canadian government anticipated between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2012,[191] a similar number of immigrants as in recent years.[192] New immigrants settle mostly in major urban areas like Toronto and Vancouver.[193] Canada also accepts large numbers of refugees,[194] accounting for over 10 percent of annual global refugee resettlements.[195]
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port of halifax- during the wars was the the deepest port and still is....... and so capable and easy to use
Parliamentary secretary gerald keddy welcomes the berlin express to the port of halifax
June 17, 2013 - Halifax, NS - The Honourable Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway and Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margaret’s, welcomed the Berlin Express to the Port of Halifax.
"I am proud to welcome the Berlin Express to the Port of Halifax. The Berlin Express is one of largest ships in the industry" said Parliamentary Secretary Keddy. "The shipping industry is critical to Canada's future economic growth. I am proud to be a part of a government whose investments in the Port of Halifax are making it possible for large ships such as the Berlin Express to dock here, growing our economy in Atlantic Canada through the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor."
"Having the right infrastructure is key to being a highly competitive trade gateway," said Karen Oldfield, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority. "The Port of Halifax appreciates the federal government’s support of infrastructure investments that allow us to improve operations and work with stakeholders to maintain and grow the cargo industry. We welcome the Berlin Express to the Port of Halifax, and we value our continued long-standing relationship with Hapag-Lloyd."
The Berlin Express as well as the Yantain Express and Dalian Express, owned and operated by Hapag–Lloyd, are the largest twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container vessels to call in the Port of Halifax and on the Atlantic Coast of Canada. These Super Post Panamax vessels with 7506 TEU capacity, 700 reefer plugs and 100,000 deadweight tonnes at 320 metres in length are deployed by Hapag-Lloyd in the G6 Alliance’s AZX service between Asia and North America via the Suez Canal. The Port of Halifax and Ceres Terminal are the first inbound call from Asia. This new service provides Canadian companies with direct access between the growth markets in Asia for both dry and temperature control cargo. Asia is the fastest growing segment of the containerized business for the Port of Halifax.
Hapag-Lloyd has been a customer of the Port of Halifax since 1969. Hapag-Lloyd’s Canadian management recently received the Port’s high volume award for 2012. This was Hapag-Lloyd’s 15th consecutive year as the top volume carrier.
The Government of Canada has invested $52.5 million in the Port of Halifax for various projects to upgrade and improve its capacity. For example the government has contributed up to $17.5 million for the South End Container Terminal project at the Port of Halifax, which will allow the Port to berth two of the world’s largest ships simultaneously, giving it a competitive advantage in international trade.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with its public and private sector partners to help position the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor as a key entry point into North America.
Under the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund, Canada is investing more than $250 million in transportation infrastructure projects supporting the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor.
The Port of Halifax and the Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor are the shortest all-water and intermodal inland route between North America and markets in Europe and Asia via the Suez Canal.
More information on Canada’s Atlantic Gateway can be found at www.atlanticgateway.gc.ca.
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Contacts:
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
Lane Farguson
Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
Office: 902-426-7375
lfarguson@portofhalifax.ca
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Halifax Port Authority receives top marks for commitment to environmental sustainability
June 11, 2013 – Halifax, NS – The annual Green Marine environmental evaluation has seen the Halifax Port Authority achieve top marks measured against the Green Marine criteria. The Port Authority recently scored top level ratings in the categories of Greenhouse Gases and Spill Prevention in the Green Marine 2012 evaluation which was released during the sixth annual GreenTech conference held in Vancouver, BC. This places the Halifax Port Authority among the top-rated Canadian ports as measured by Green Marine.
The level 5 rating in Greenhouse Gases is for implementing infrastructure upgrades that will continue to reduce air emissions from Port Authority activities, either on a large or small scale. The level 5 rating in Spill Prevention is for the completion of an oil/water separator installation program for the Halifax Port Authority’s most vulnerable areas.
The Halifax Port Authority also received a level 4 rating for Community Issues which measures continuous community engagement in all stages of infrastructure renewal projects. This is an increase over last year’s result. The level 5 rating in the environmental leadership category was maintained. The entire progress report can be found at http://www.green-marine.org/images/stories/progressreport2012.pdf. Final performance results for 2012 will be released in Green Marine’s annual report in the fall of 2013.
Green Marine is a North American environmental improvement program endorsed by the World Wildlife Federation Canada, Ducks Unlimited and Transport Canada. Participants agree to undergo a rigorous external audit every two years performed by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. The program now has 186 members from across North America. The Halifax Port Authority joined in November 2011.
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Lane Farguson
Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-7375
lfarguson@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
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Canada continues to align air emissions measures with the United States
Halifax, NS - May 8, 2013 - The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs along with Greg Wirtz, president, Cruise Lines International Association – North West and Canada and David Henderson, Vice Chair of Halifax Port Authority at an event to announce regulatory amendments that will reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters.
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced that the Government of Canada is adopting strict environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters.
These changes further align Canada’s air emission standards with the United States. Minister Lebel also announced further measures to prevent other ship-source pollution in Canadian waters.
"The changes we are announcing today will help make our oceans and lakes cleaner by reducing ship emissions," said Minister Lebel. "Since vessels from Canada and the United States routinely travel in both countries’ waters, aligning our regulations is the logical thing to do."
It is expected that these new standards will result in an annual reduction of ship-sourced greenhouse gases (GHGs) of 9 % or 11 Mt annually by 2025.
The amendments bring new requirements into force for vessels under Annex VI of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) that Canada has negotiated with international partners. They set new Canadian standards for environmental protection in seven areas.
1.Canada is further aligning its emission standards with the United States with the adoption of the North American Emission Control Area (ECA). Air emissions standards under the ECA are stricter than global requirements.
2.New standards will reduce allowable emissions of key air pollutants from ships. By 2020, emissions of sulphur oxide will be reduced by 96% and nitrogen oxides by 80%.
3.New energy efficiency requirements will reduce GHGs emissions from international shipping. By 2025, new vessels must be 30% more energy efficient and all vessels must have energy efficiency plans.
4.A new air emissions regime for Canadian vessels operating in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence waters will support industry efforts to modernize their fleet while phasing in the strictest sulphur oxide standards by 2020.
5.New standards will require marine diesel engines installed after January 1, 2016 to be certified to recognized US or international environmental standards.
6.A new standard will help manage greywater –the water that drains from a ship’s sinks, showers and laundries. Under the amendments, greywater discharged in Canadian waters (other than Arctic waters, which are subject to other standards) must not result in the deposit of solids or cause any sheen on the water.
7.Updated requirements for the transfer of oil between tankers will align Canadian requirements with IMO pollution prevention standards.
"The cruise lines operating in Canada are leaders in environmentally sustainable practices, and meet or outperform all applicable international and federal air emissions requirements wherever we operate," said Greg Wirtz, president, Cruise Lines International Association – North West and Canada. "The cruise industry continues to invest in new technologies to reduce air emissions, including exhaust gas scrubbers, shore power in ports and vessel efficiency measures. We recognize that these new regulations contribute to the Canadian government’s efforts to further improve Canada’s air quality."
"The regulatory changes announced today are the result of much consultation on how we can better protect Canada’s clean air and waterways," said Karen Oldfield, President and CEO, Halifax Port Authority. "Here at the Port of Halifax, we're making progress with projects such as cruise shore power and our port environmental management system, which was the first in Canada to achieve an ISO 14001 certification in 2005."
"Protecting our air and waterways from all ship-source pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions is a priority that our government takes very seriously," added Minister Lebel. "We are making progress on our Copenhagen commitment to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by 2020. Canada is now halfway towards meeting this target."
The Government of Canada is committed to reducing Canada’s GHG emissions, and has backed up that commitment by taking a number of measures. Here are four examples.
•Our actions include implementing regulations to reduce GHGs from coal-fired electricity plants, which will reduce GHGs by 214 megatonnes over the period 2015–2035. Canada is the only nation with regulations banning the construction of new coal-fired power plants that use traditional technology. As well, we now require all existing plants to shut down on a schedule, making Canada the first country in the world to do so.
•We are implementing regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines. With these tough new measures, GHG emissions from 2018 model-year heavy-duty vehicles will be reduced by up to 23 per cent.
•The government is consulting on regulations for cars and light trucks for model years 2017 to 2025. Our action to date will see GHGs from cars and light trucks fall by up to 50% by 2025 compared to 2008 models.
•We are implementing regulations requiring 5% renewable fuel in gasoline.
Transport Canada engaged numerous stakeholders including the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Coast Guard.
The Regulations Amending the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on July 21, 2012.
For more information on the amendments please see backgrounder.
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Contacts:
Marie-Josée Paquette
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel,
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Ottawa
613-991-0700
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2013 CRUISE SEASON IN HALIFAX UNDERWAY
Halifax, NS - May 6, 2013 – The 2013 cruise ship season in Nova Scotia is now underway with the morning arrival of the Veendam, a Holland America Lines vessel, and the Silver Whisper, a Silversea cruise ship, at the Port of Halifax. "We are very excited about the 2013 cruise ship season," said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development for the Halifax Port Authority. "We have been working with our tourism partners to ensure our guests enjoy a wonderful experience here in Nova Scotia and that they leave wanting more."
Throughout the 2013 cruise season, Halifax expects 133 vessels and approximately 240,000 passengers to visit between now and the end of October. The number of calls will build gradually over the summer months, gaining momentum in September as the fall foliage colours emerge. The busiest passenger day is expected to be October 8, with four ships arriving at the Halifax Seaport, carrying an estimated 8,700 passengers.
"Cruise ships and the visitors they bring to the province are an important part of Nova Scotia’s tourism industry," said Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris. "Not only do passengers visit our shops and restaurants when in port, they also become ambassadors for Nova Scotia when they go home and tell their friends and families about our wonderful province. We wish the Port of Halifax a successful cruise season, and look forward to welcoming many more visitors over the next few months."
With the arrival of the Veendam, the Port of Halifax and Holland America Lines mark a significant milestone as this is the 20th year Holland America Lines vessels have been calling on Halifax. Each year, the Halifax cruise industry contributes approximately $50 million in direct spin-off expenditures for the local economy.
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Contact:
Lane Farguson
Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
Office: (902) 426-7375
lfarguson@portofhalifax.ca
Tina Thibeau
Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Office: (902) 424-5836
Cell: (902) 483-6104
thibeatd@gov.ns.ca
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Government of Canada invests in efficiency and competitiveness at the Port of Halifax
Halifax, NS - April 22, 2013 — The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced federal funding for new technology development at the Port of Halifax.
The Government of Canada has contributed funding towards the integrated port logistics system and the air gap system. The total cost of these two Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is estimated at $660,000, with the federal government contributing up to $330,000 under the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program. In addition, the Port of Halifax is providing $330,000 towards the completion of these projects.
"A strong and efficient transportation sector is critical to Canada's future economic growth. I am proud that our government has supported these two Intelligent Transportation Systems projects, which will improve the efficiency of the supply chain, reduce costs, and increase the satisfaction of customers moving goods through Atlantic ports," said Minister MacKay. "Ultimately, these will increase safe, efficient and reliable traffic flows while reducing environmental impacts."
"Advanced technologies make it possible to improve operational safety, security, efficiency and environmental responsibility without changing the existing infrastructure," said Karen Oldfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Port Authority. "We look forward to working with our stakeholders to identify technologies that can improve operations, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. The integrated port logistics system will use a market-driven approach to prioritize solutions, define business requirements, and develop and market the technologies. We appreciate the federal government's support of technology advancements that ensure we remain a highly competitive port."
With larger ships accessing the port, there is a need to continuously monitor vessel clearances under each of the harbour bridges. The upgrading and enhancing of the bridge air gap system will enable the port to identify exactly the ship clearance.
Port operators and shippers will have confidence in the ability of ships to transit beneath the bridge, preventing delays in accessing and leaving the port. These investments will ultimately help reduce levels of emissions and fuel usage and ensure the safety of the bridges and will also result in increased efficiency and safety for port users.
Under the ITS Strategic Plan for Canada, En Route to Intelligent Mobility, the Government of Canada committed to advancing the development and deployment of innovative technologies across Canada. To date, about 200 technology projects have received funding under this plan, totalling over $30 million.
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Contacts:
Marie-Josée Paquette
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Ottawa
613-991-0700
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING |Avis d 'assemblée annuelle
May 15, 2013
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the Halifax Port Authority will be held in Heritage Hall at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. This meeting is open to the public.
Copies of audited financial statements are available for inspection by the public at the registered office of the Halifax Port Authority, Port Administration Building, 1215 Marginal Road, Halifax, during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
DATED at Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 12, 2013.
Lorraine Brenton, Corporate Secretary
15 mai 2013
SOYEZ AVISÉS PAR CET AVIS que l’Assemblée générale annuelle de l’Administration portuaire de Halifax se tiendra à la Salle du patrimoine au Musée canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21, chemin Marginal, Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse, le mercredi 15 mai à 9 h. Cette assemblée est ouverte au public.
Des copies des états fi nanciers vérifi és peuvent être consultées par le public au bureau enregistré de l’Administration portuaire de Halifax, à l’édifi ce de l’Administration portuaire, 1215, chemin Marginal, Halifax, durant les heures régulières de bureau (de 8 h 30 à 17 h).
DATÉ à Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse, le 12 avril 2013.
Lorraine Brenton, secrétaire générale
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Port of Halifax promotes supply chain advantages at major retailers conference
Monday, February 18, 2013 – Orlando, Fla. – The Port of Halifax is promoting its international supply chain advantages this week at the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s Logistics 2013 Retail Supply Chain Conference in Orlando, Fla. Specifically, the Port is focused on showcasing its benefits for inbound cargo from Asia, which include a quicker overall transit time than any other east coast North American port.
"RILA’s Logistics 2013 conference offers the invaluable opportunity to meet face-to-face with many of the world’s leaders in the retail industry," said Rob McInnes, Manager of Economic Development for the Halifax Port Authority. "We’ll have the chance to demonstrate how routing via Halifax can keep costs down and improve efficiency to key organizational decision makers specializing in inventory management, distribution, international logistics and transportation."
The four-day event will consist of panel discussions, keynote addresses, networking sessions, sponsor exhibit and trade show. Logistics 2013 is the largest event of its kind in North America. More than 130 international retailers will be represented at the annual conference, which runs from Feb. 17-20 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando.
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For more information, please contact:
Natalie Kenrick
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3465
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors Welcomes New Director
February 14, 2013 – Halifax, N.S. – The Halifax Port Authority is pleased to welcome Mr. Lantz Siteman to its board of directors.
Mr. Siteman was appointed as a Port User nominee today, February 14, 2013 by the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.
"We are very pleased to have Mr. Siteman joining the Port Authority board of directors," said Geoff Machum, Chair, Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors. "He brings with him extensive business experience including many years spent in the financial industry which will serve him well in carrying out his duties as a director."
Mr. Siteman was Canada Trust Company's district vice president and regional manager for Atlantic Canada until he retired in 2001. As part of the executive team, he contributed to the planning and merger of two national companies in the 1980's, coordinating operations in the Atlantic Provinces to help bring the project to fruition.
He has served on a range of boards as well as being involved in community ventures since his retirement. These include currently serving on the board of the Certified General Accountants Association of Nova Scotia and previously as vice chair of the Association for the Eastern Shore Industrial Development Corporation, committee chair of the United Way of Halifax and director of the Eastern Shore Tourist Association.
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For more information, please contact:
Natalie Kenrick
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3465
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Shore power arrives at the Port of Halifax
HALIFAX, NS - January 23, 2013— The Port of Halifax will be the first port in Atlantic Canada to implement shore power for cruise ships, beginning with the 2014 cruise season.
Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their engines and connect to the electrical grid in order to provide necessary power while docked. This initiative represents the second shore power installation for cruise ships in Canada.
Today's announcement, which was made at Canada's largest East Coast port by the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Graham Steele, MLA Halifax Fairview on behalf of Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism for Nova Scotia, and Karen Oldfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Halifax Port Authority, represents a $10-million cooperative initiative among the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Port of Halifax.
"Our government continues to make significant investments in Nova Scotia's future. We know that a thriving tourism industry is a key part of ensuring Nova Scotia's economic prosperity and we are happy to grow this sector of Nova Scotia's economy while helping the environment," said Minister MacKay. "Be it the $25 billion federal initiative to build ships in Nova Scotia, offshore oil exploration or tourism, our government is committed to growing Nova Scotia's economy and creating more jobs."
Transport Canada will contribute up to $5 million to the project. The Province of Nova Scotia and the Port of Halifax will each contribute an additional $2.5 million.
"We know Nova Scotians want good jobs and a thriving tourism industry, and this investment represents part of our jobsHere plan to move toward a more prosperous future," said MLA Steele. "The province is supporting the businesses and workers that depend on the cruise ship industry, creating quieter and cleaner conditions for visitors and Nova Scotian families, and positioning Nova Scotia as a more attractive destination."
"The support of this project from both the federal and provincial governments will both help the environment and ensure Halifax remains a marquee port-of-call on the Canada-New England itinerary," said Ms. Oldfield. "The cruise industry is an important part of our local economy, generating an estimated $50 million per year in economic impact."
Once installed, shore power at the Port of Halifax will have immediate benefits by decreasing cruise ship idling by seven per cent, and will contribute to improved air quality and human health. This percentage is expected to increase over time as more ships equipped for shore power use the facilities. The seven per cent reduction represents an annual decrease of approximately 123,000 litres of fuel and 370,000 kg of greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.
Halifax is one of the largest natural harbours in the world and has the deepest berths on the Eastern Seaboard of North America. In 2012, the Port of Halifax generated approximately $1.5 billion in economic impact and over 11,000 port-related jobs. Annual cruise activity accounts for about eight per cent of all tourism traffic in Nova Scotia.
Funding for the Shore Power Technology for Ports Program was provided under the Clean Transportation Initiatives in Budget 2011 as part of the renewal of the Government of Canada's Clean Air Agenda. These initiatives focus on aligning Canadian regulations with those in the United States and with international standards, improving the efficiency of the transportation system, and advancing green technologies through programs such as Shore Power Technology for Ports. These initiatives will help Canada achieve its economy-wide target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per cent from 2005 levels by 2020.
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For more information, please contact:
Geneviève Sicard
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Denis Lebel
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Tina Thibeau
Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Province of Nova Scotia
Ph: 902-424-5836
Cell: 902-483-6104
thibeatd@gov.ns.ca
Natalie Kenrick
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
902-426-3465
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
www.portofhalifax.ca
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Ports of Halifax and Sheet Harbour showcase forest product handling capabilities at FPANS
Halifax, NS – January 16, 2013 - The Ports of Halifax and Sheet Harbour are showcasing their abilities at the 79th annual Forest Products Association of Nova Scotia (FPANS) Annual General Meeting.
"Forest products are an important export from our region," said Patrick Bohan, Manager of Business Development, Halifax Port Authority. "A wide variety of types of forest products are shipped out of the Ports of Halifax and Sheet Harbour including lumber, pulp and paper products, Christmas trees and wood chips to countries around the world."
The Annual General Meeting features meetings and sessions including one on European Export Markets. "Forest products continue to be in demand in many markets around the globe. Having a presence at this event allows us to connect directly with producers in Nova Scotia and provide them with information on how we can connect them to the top markets, "added Bohan.
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For more information, please contact:
Natalie Kenrick
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3465
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Port of Halifax Promotes Pulse Capabilities in Western Canada
Halifax, NS – January 8, 2013 – The Port of Halifax is promoting the Port’s ability to handle grain and pulse products at Saskatchewan Pulse Days and the Western Canadian Crop Production Show.
Pulses, which include special crops such as peas, beans, lentils and various seed products, have become a multibillion dollar export from Canada. "The Port of Halifax has the right combination of infrastructure and connections to important emerging markets to handle these products," said Patrick Bohan, Manager of Business Development, Halifax Port Authority. "Participating in these two shows provides us with the opportunity to connect with shippers directly and to promote Halifax’s ability to connect shippers to the top markets for these products."
The production of pulse products has increased in Canada and has grown approximately fivefold in the past 20 years. In 2011, Canada exported an estimated 4.3 million tonnes of pulse products worth approximately $5 billion dollars. Products are exported to countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent and South America. "The combination of our bulk storage and transload positions Halifax as a key export gateway for the growing agrifood business," added Bohan.
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For more information, please contact:
Michele Peveril
Senior Manager, Strategic Relations
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Natalie Kenrick
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3645
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Contract Renewed for Halifax Port Authority CEO
December 20, 2012 - Halifax, N.S. - The Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors has renewed Karen Oldfield as President and Chief Executive Officer.
"The Board of Directors has renewed Karen Oldfield's contract for a term of five years effective January 1st, 2013. "We are pleased to have Karen's leadership role continue at the Port of Halifax," says Geoff Machum, Chair, Halifax Port Authority Board of Directors.
Machum noted "Ms. Oldfield and her management team have been instrumental in guiding our Port through challenging times, ensuring diversification and significantly enhancing our outreach to new markets while building our infrastructure capabilities and maintaining a solid financial base. We see positive signs that our diverse business is performing well with great potential into the future as global and local economic conditions continue to improve."
Ms. Oldfield's new contract will expire December 31st, 2017.
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For more information, please contact:
Natalie Kenrick
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3465
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Ports of Halifax and Sheet Harbour participate in breakbulk conference in Brazil
December 3, 2012 – Sao Paolo, Brazil – The Ports of Halifax and Sheet Harbour are being promoted at the Journal of Commerce Breakbulk conference in Sao Paolo, Brazil this week.
Both ports are participating in the Atlantic Gateway delegation that is attending the conference. Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country in terms of population and geographic area. "We see a unique audience in Brazil to promote our capabilities as part of this Canadian delegation," said Patrick Bohan, Manager of Business Development, Halifax Port Authority.
As one of the four emerging economies in the BRIC countries, Brazil is predicted to become the world’s fifth largest economy. "Brazil is a fast growing economy with a market of roughly 200 million people. The connections and capabilities we have at both Ports makes us a natural trade gateway for breakbulk and containerized trade going to this region," said Mr. Bohan.
Over the next four years, Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics both events will mean significant construction and development as the country upgrades its infrastructure.
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For more information, please contact:
Natalie Kenrick
Senior Communications Advisor
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3465
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Update to Market Vendors on Transition - Letter #1
November 26, 2012
As you are aware from Friday updates, the Nova Scotia Farmers’ Market Development Cooperative (FMDC) and the City Market of Halifax Collaborative (CMHC) have been formalizing a "lease surrender" which was finalized last week. This step means that the HPA can now start the transition to begin operations at the Market which we anticipate happening in mid December.
From past Halifax Seaport community consultation sessions, the HPA knows the public’s interest in having accessible, vibrant, public spaces in this district. We also know the high level of commitment of vendors and customers who want to see a Market continue operating on the Halifax waterfront. The HPA plans to continue operating a Farmers' Market and build on its great potential.
We recognize that this past year has been a challenging period for vendors. Now that the formal transition is underway, we look forward to working with you, as well as customers and other stakeholders, to plan for a sustainable future for this space. We will be back to vendors shortly with more information and will be seeking your input to inform our long-term planning efforts.
There are some priorities that will require attention in the short term, but our intention is that the Market continues to operate with its existing schedule and with minimal disruptions, allowing you to focus on serving your customers during the busy holiday season. We want to support you during this important pre-Christmas shopping period and are planning some marketing efforts over the next few weeks.
We will be back to vendors soon with more updates and look forward to working with you all , to create a sustainable future for the Market.
Kind regards,
Krista Dempsey
Vice President, Real Estate
Halifax Port Authority
For more information, contact:
Michele Peveril
Senior Manager, Strategic Relations
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Natalie Kenrick
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3645
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
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Transition Period Begins at Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market after agreement reached
November 23, 2012 - HALIFAX, NS – This week marks the beginning of a transitional period at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. The Nova Scotia Farmers’ Market Development Cooperative (FMDC) and the City Market of Halifax Cooperative Ltd. (CMHC) have taken the final steps to formally surrender their lease to the Halifax Port Authority (HPA), landlord for the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market.
In May, CMHC, FMDC and HPA began discussions towards the surrender of the lease. The surrender agreement has been finalized and HPA will now commence the transition process to reacquire its premises over the coming weeks and begin to operate the Market at the Halifax Seaport.
"The Market is a well-loved feature of our city and we want to see it thrive," said Paul MacIsaac, Senior Vice-President, Halifax Port Authority. "Once this transition is completed, we hope to put the Market in a more stable situation. We look forward to working with the vendors, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure a sustainable, vibrant future for this fantastic public space on our waterfront."
The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market will continue to operate with its current schedule. Over the coming months, HPA will work with stakeholders to address immediate priorities and develop a long-term plan for enhanced use of the space.
"This has been a very challenging situation but in working together, we have been able to come up with a plan that will allow the Market to continue operating," said Dave Belt, Chair of the Board of Directors, City Market of Halifax Cooperative Ltd. "This is a positive outcome and will ensure that both producers and customers can continue to benefit from the great offering and experience of the Market."
Background:
The Halifax Port Authority develops and manages 258 acres of property in support of the port’s diverse cargo and cruise lines of business and is a catalyst for local, regional and national economic growth. Revenue generated from operations allows for reinvestment in the port properties. The HPA is landlord for the Halifax Seaport district which has been redeveloped over the past 10 years as an area for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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For more information, contact:
Michele Peveril
Senior Manager, Strategic Relations
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-1060
mpeveril@portofhalifax.ca
Natalie Kenrick
Halifax Port Authority
(902) 426-3645
nkenrick@portofhalifax.ca
Dave Belt
Chairman, Board of Directors
City Market of Halifax Cooperative Ltd.
(902) 305-0418
davebelthotline@gmail.com
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Port of Halifax Celebrates Another Successful Cruise Season
November 19, 2012 - Halifax, NS - The Port of Halifax along with tourism partners, Seaport tenants and members of the community today celebrated the 2012 cruise season.
This year, the Port of Halifax welcomed 134 vessels with 252,847 passengers onboard from April 12 until November 1.
The Port of Halifax marked a significant milestone this year, welcoming over three million passengers to Halifax since cruise ships began calling here three decades ago.
"We want to thank everyone for continuing to make visiting our city such a wonderful experience for cruise passengers," said Cathy McGrail, Manager of Cruise Development, Halifax Port Authority. "The unique attractions and welcoming community make Halifax a truly memorable port of call."
"Cruise ships are an important part of helping make Nova Scotia's tourism industry globally competitive," said Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris." We want to congratulate the Port of Halifax on a successful cruise season, which is helping to create good jobs and grow the economy throughout the province."
Each year, the Halifax cruise industry contributes approximately $50 million in direct spin-off expenditures for the local economy. The 2013 cruise season will begin in May.
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