Canada and Germany r the only 2 countries in the BLACK on this day....
The G-20 Leaders' Summit will take place on September 5 and 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
VIDEO
SAIIA Online Briefing: G20 2013: Youth20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEXz11Fzwjg
Aug 28, 2013
In this special series of podcasts we focus on the upcoming Group of 20 or G20 summit to be held in St Petersburg Russia on the 5 and 6 September 2013.
As host this year, Russia has made attempts to include views from sectors such as the youth, civil society, business and think tanks. In mid-June 2013, organisations from around the world met in Russia for what would become the first Civil 20 meeting. Also known as the C20, this meeting was aimed at influencing the bigger G-20 agenda under Russia's presidency.
Marianne Buenaventura Goldman is the Governance Advisor from Oxfam, based in Johannesburg, and attended the C20 this year. We asked her:
1) What exactly is the Civil 20?
2) A process such as the Civil 20 must be quite complicated, especially since it involves organisations from around the world. What was your experience at the C20?
3) There were a range of issues and a range of working groups looking at various issues. What issues emerged for you?
4) Is there a role for civil society in the G-20 process?
This is part of a special series of G20 video interviews by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). For the full list of SAIIA podcasts and video interviews visit http://www.saiia.org.za/type/multimedia
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PM Harper
to participate in 2013 G-20 Leaders' Summit
August 30, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will participate in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, on September 5 and 6, 2013. He will be accompanied by Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance.
“While
Canada has a strong economic record, our country is not immune to external
developments and remains vulnerable to risks that continue to weigh on the
global economy,” said Prime Minister Harper. "The world is looking to the
G-20 to lay the framework necessary for sustainable global economic growth and
job creation. Canada hopes that this year's summit will result in commitments for
further action on key issues such as financial regulation and trade
liberalization."Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will participate in the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, on September 5 and 6, 2013. He will be accompanied by Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance.
Russia, as this year’s host, has proposed an agenda focused on fostering growth through effective regulation, quality jobs and investment, and increased trust and transparency.
At the Summit, Prime Minister Harper will encourage coordinated action to increase trade, promote job creation and lay the foundations for strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Canada will also strongly encourage G-20 members to fight all forms of protectionism, oppose trade-restrictive measures and follow through on past commitments.
The Prime Minister will emphasize how Canada’s Economic Action Plan is enhancing the resilience of the Canadian economy through affordable measures that create jobs, promote growth and support long-term prosperity. He will also highlight Canada’s focus on supporting international efforts to address global economic challenges through forums such as the G-20.
Together, the members of the G-20 account for more than 85 percent of the world’s economy and two thirds of the world’s population, making the G-20 the premier forum for international economic cooperation. The G-20 provides an opportunity to develop a coordinated international response to pressing economic challenges.
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it's about global $$$$ and the 45% of global youth unemployed.... please don't let Syria steal the world of 7 BILLION PEOPLE
On The Money: Russia's G20
The G-20 Leaders' Summit
August 30, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario
2013 G-20 Leaders' Summit in St. Petersburg
The G-20 Leaders' Summit will take place on September 5 and 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Priorities for the Summit include fostering growth through effective regulation, creating quality jobs and investment opportunities, and increasing trust and transparency.
Context
It has been five years since the onset of the global recession and the first G-20 Leaders' Summit. While much progress has been made since then, more work is required. Leaders are meeting at a time at which risks to global growth remain significant and new risks are emerging. The largest risk to the global outlook continues to be the situation in Europe, where a slower-than-expected pick up in economic activity would further restrain the weak global recovery. In the face of such global economic uncertainty, Canada remains resilient, as the Government continues to take strong action through Canada's Economic Action Plan to foster jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. However, external uncertainty continues to pose a risk to the Canadian economic outlook, making it critical that we continue to work together with our G-20 partners to promote strong, sustainable and balanced growth.
The world is looking to the G-20 to lay the framework necessary for sustainable global economic growth and job creation. Canada hopes that this year's summit will result in commitments for further action on key issues such as financial regulation and trade liberalization.
The Group of 20 (G-20)
The G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, and provides Leaders with an opportunity to have frank and open discussions on the state of the global economy. Together, the members of the G-20 account for over 85 percent of the world economy and two thirds of the world's population. Through coordinated approaches to global financial and economic challenges, the G-20 helps to advance stability, growth, jobs and prosperity.
Members of the G-20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. This year, Russia, as host, has also invited Brunei Darussalam, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Senegal, Singapore and Spain to participate. In addition to these members and invited guests, several international organizations will also participate, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Canada and the St. Petersburg Summit
Canada welcomes the opportunity afforded by the St. Petersburg Summit to engage G-20 Leaders on the requisite actions to strengthen the global economy. Canadian priorities for the Summit include:
The St. Petersburg Action Plan
Canada, together with India, continues to co-chair the Framework Working Group for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth. The Framework Working Group is responsible for developing the St. Petersburg Action Plan, which will be issued at the Summit. The Action Plan is the vehicle through which G-20 members commit to a range of policy measures and structural reforms to achieve the shared goal of strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Canada is working to secure agreement on a St. Petersburg Action Plan which strengthens demand and addresses key risks to the global economy in the near term, while also laying the policy foundations for long-term growth and prosperity. Canada will also continue to push for a robust accountability assessment that tracks progress on commitments made at previous G-20 Summits.
Financial Sector Reforms
Financial sector reform is another Canadian priority. At the 2012 G-20 Summit in Los Cabos, Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the full, consistent and timely implementation of agreed financial sector reforms. Among the most important of these are commitments aimed at ensuring that banks and other lending institutions around the world are sound and resilient so that crises like the one experienced in 2008 are avoided altogether, and any future shocks are managed and mitigated effectively.
All G-20 members have taken positive steps to implement the regulatory requirements of Basel III, the agreed international standard for stronger regulation of the banking sector. The implementation of Basel III is a significant milestone and speaks to the important role that the G-20 plays in promoting sound and stable financial regulation. Canada will continue to advocate for consistent and coordinated G-20 actions to maintain the momentum on these critical reforms.
Canada continues to take important steps to implement these requirements. For example, Economic Action Plan 2013 announced the Government's intention to implement a comprehensive risk management framework for Canada's systemically important banks.
International Trade
Increased international trade plays a significant role in creating new sources of economic growth. Canada strongly supports measures that facilitate international trade and is promoting the most ambitious trade agenda in its history. Canada's pro-trade plan is guided by its Global Commerce Strategy, which aims to position Canada as a world leader in a highly competitive global economy by strengthening the market environment, which will allow Canadian firms to succeed. Canada is actively engaging with established markets while also pursuing emerging markets. Ongoing commitment to the multilateral trading system and continued engagement with the United States, through initiatives such as the Beyond the Border Action Plan and the Regulatory Cooperation Council Action Plan, remain key pillars of Canada's trade strategy. We are also focused on concluding free trade agreements with the European Union, India, Japan, Korea and the countries comprising the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
At the G-20 Summit, Canada will advocate for an extension of the G-20 members' commitment against the implementation of new protectionist measures, which impede trade and economic growth.
Development
The Development Working Group was established at the Toronto G-20 Summit in June 2010. Later that year, a multi-year action plan was launched at the Seoul Summit establishing the G-20's engagement on international development issues for an initial three-year period. At this year's Summit, an accountability exercise will inform Leaders of the results of the G-20's work towards commitments that were included in this action plan. Leaders will use this opportunity to discuss lessons learned, identify areas of strength for the G-20, and move forward on a new plan for G-20 development initiatives.
Anti-Corruption Efforts
Over the past year, Canada and Russia have co-chaired the G-20 Anti-Corruption Working Group. Canada is working on securing a number of outcomes at the Summit that will strengthen anti-corruption efforts across the G-20. Leaders will consider guiding principles related to the enforcement of sentences for bribery and solicitation offences and mutual legal assistance, all of which will help fight corruption in G-20 countries. A progress report will also be issued at the Summit detailing actions taken by all G-20 members in support of anti-corruption objectives.
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Our Canada and hockey favourties- Mother Russia- remember 70s hockey.... it was the best and the respect of both countries has made us very close as can be.... God bless our Canada and God bless Mother Russia (Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics- Sochi, Russia- hell yeah)
Canada-Russia Relations
August 30, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario
Trade and Investment Relations
Bilateral trade relations between Canada and Russia have expanded significantly over the last fourteen years, with bilateral merchandise trade between the two counties going from $179 million in 1999 to approximately $2.65 billion in 2012. Canadian merchandise exports, valued at approximately $1.65 billion for the same year, included meat, machinery and equipment, vehicles, fish and seafood, precision and technical instruments. Imports from Russia were valued at almost $1.0 billion and consisted mainly of mineral fuels and oil, fertilizers, precious stones and metals, rubber, and iron and steel. Canadian direct investment in Russia was valued at $4.8 billion in 2012.
Sectors with significant opportunities for Canadian companies include: agriculture; mining, oil and gas; construction and infrastructure; and aerospace and space. Moreover, interest exists in developing commercial opportunities in the Arctic and the North.
Bilateral Relations
Canada and Russia have a productive relationship as vast, resource-rich northern countries. The two nations address political, economic and northern specific issues within the framework of the United Nations, the G-8, the G-20, the Arctic Council, the NATO-Russia Council and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Canada is officially represented in Russia by an Embassy in Moscow, as well as an Honorary Consulate in Vladivostok.
The Russian Federation maintains an Embassy in Ottawa, and consulates in both Toronto and Montréal, as well as an Honorary Consulate in Vancouver.
Canada follows the human rights situation in Russia very closely. A number of human rights developments are of concern, including the recent legislation banning the promotion of homosexuality. These developments are troubling and Canada has raised its concerns directly with Russian authorities. The promotion of Canadian values has been and will continue to be featured prominently in our ongoing dialogue with Russia.
Recent High Level Visits
High level meetings between Canadian and Russian representatives occur regularly. Former President Dmitry Medvedev traveled to Canada to participate in the G-8 and G 20 Summits in June 2010, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Vladimir Putin met during the APEC Summit in Vladivostok, Russia, in September 2012. During that Summit, a meeting also took place between Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway Ed Fast visited Moscow in June 2013 for the ninth session of the Canada-Russia Intergovernmental Economic Commission (IEC), which he co-chaired with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich. The IEC is a major bilateral intergovernmental forum to advance the Canada-Russia commercial relationship. The eighth session of the IEC took place in Ottawa in 2011, and was co-chaired by Minister Fast and then-First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Gerry Ritz has visited Russia several times - most recently accompanying Minister Fast in June 2013 - in order to expand agricultural trade and cooperation between both countries.
In June 2012, Minister Fast led a trade mission to Russia, where he was accompanied by representatives from nearly 30 Canadian companies. During that visit, the Minister also attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting of Ministers Responsible for Trade, held in Kazan, Russia, and undertook a bilateral program.
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Links of interest
August 30, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
G-20 Summit
Canada’s G-20 Website
Past G-20 Summit Declarations
2011 Cannes Summit Final Declaration: Building our Common Future: Renewed Collective Action for the Benefit of All
2010 Seoul Summit Leaders' Declaration
2010 Toronto Summit Declaration
2009 Pittsburgh Summit Leaders’ Statement
2009 London Summit Leaders' Statement
2008 Leader's Statement: Declaration Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy
G-20 Members
Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
France
Germany
India
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Republic of Korea
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States of America
European Union
and..
G-20 Accomplishments
August 30, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario
For the last five years, the G-20 has played a significant role in mitigating the adverse effects of the financial and economic crisis that was felt across the globe in 2008. It accomplished this by taking decisive and coordinated measures to restore confidence, create jobs and promote economic growth. Canada has lived up to its G-20 commitments, contributing to global financial and economic stability while helping to lay the foundation for strong, sustainable and balanced growth in the country and abroad. Canada has been a leader in the G-20, hosting the successful Toronto Summit in June 2010 and co-chairing the key working group responsible for encouraging G-20 countries to commit to national policy measures and structural reforms since its inception in 2009.
Stimulus:
Canada’s Economic Action Plan, launched in 2009, was a significant and extraordinary response. Canadians and businesses in Canada received significant benefits. Canada’s efforts, along with its G-20 partners, helped stabilize the economy and mitigate the risk of a systemic global economic collapse.
Fiscal Sustainability:
As a result of spending restraint measures implemented since 2010, the Government of Canada is on track to eliminate the deficit over the medium term and to return the debt-to-GDP ratio to a downward track well ahead of the Toronto 2010 commitment.
Basel III:
Canada is on track to implement the Basel III requirements domestically, according to the G-20’s agreed timelines. In St. Petersburg, Leaders will highlight that almost all G-20 countries have issued final regulations to implement the core Basel III capital requirements.
Trade:
The Government of Canada understands the importance of open markets to prosperity, and has demonstrated continued leadership on the world stage by opposing protectionism and maintaining an active trade agenda. Canada has taken proactive, unilateral action to promote trade while also promoting the competitiveness of Canadian businesses. Since 2009, the Government of Canada has eliminated all tariffs on machinery, equipment and manufacturing inputs, making Canada a tariff-free zone for industrial manufacturers – a first in the G-20.
Over the past seven years, Canada has concluded new free trade agreements (FTA) with nine countries, and is currently engaged in FTA negotiations with the European Union, India, Japan, Korea and other countries that comprise the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Anti-Corruption:
In line with commitments made at various summits, most G-20 countries, including Canada, have now ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption. In order to further tackle corruption issues, Leaders are expected to endorse three sets of guiding principles (on bribery offences, solicitation, and mutual legal assistance) and launch a denial of entry experts network in St. Petersburg.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Quota Reform:
Canada met its commitment to ratify the agreement before the G-20 target date.
Development
Canada has undertaken a leadership role on many development initiatives, including establishing the G-20’s Development Working Group and launching the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Finance Challenge at the Toronto Summit in 2010.
Canada has also played a leadership role on food security in the G-20, including by spearheading the launch at the 2012 Los Cabos Summit of AgResults – an innovative, pay-on-results initiative, which aims to improve food security in developing countries in close cooperation with the private sector.
Accountability
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HOST OF CMAA- SEPT 8 2013
CANADA'S COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS - September 8, 2013 CBC and CMT.ca
GEORGE CANYON WILL BE HOSTING CCMAA'S
Canadian Country Music Association Awards
2013
CCMA AwardsThis is the event that every country music fan from Windsor to Yellowknife has been waiting for. But in 2013, we're giving the city of Edmonton the best seats in the house!
Sunday, September 8, the 2013 CCMA Awards will feature performances and appearances from some of Canada's biggest country superstars, and even a few special guests will be invited to share the stage. Join us all for a two-hour review of a year in country music and you're sure to have not only an evening filled with laughs, sobs and surprises, but an evening filled with 'moments' and memories to quench your country quota until next year.
ABOUT GEORGE CANYON... by the by Gorge Canyon does a lot of world with Diabetes and George is Head of Cadet and Junior Ranger Movement in Canada 2013- here's George's Autobiography
With the look of a Hollywood leading man and the build of a professional athlete, people who see him for the first time often ask "who is he?" If you were to pose that question to George Canyon himself, he'd immediately tell you that he's a dedicated husband and a proud father of two. Family being his first priority, Canyon, a man of Faith, abandoned his musical aspirations years ago to work as a bylaw officer in order to support his family. His wife, Jennifer, urged him to keep writing songs and performing however George felt that it was no longer practical, and put music on the back burner.
In 2004, Jennifer persuaded him to audition for U.S.A Network’s "Nashville Star"- an internationally televised performance competition similar to the "American Idol" format. Canyon showed up, wowed the worldwide audiences and nearly won the entire contest. The rest is history punctuated by industry accolades, achievements and sustained success.
His integrity and dedication to his family lives as a theme through the songs he writes and the stories he tells with his music and the way he lives his life. It is also the same force that drives him to inspire youth through his role as a national spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 14, Canyon, a young Air Cadet, was informed that he would have to forgo his ambitions and dreams to serve his country as a pilot in the Canadian Air Force. Years later he would learn to manage his disease through diet, lifestyle and the effective use of insulin pump technology. In 2009, Canyon passed a series of medical tests and as a result of this was able to obtain his pilot's license.
On February 21, 2008 he was recognized for all his philanthropic work in support of the Canadian troops and was appointed Honorary Colonel for the Canadian Air Force at 14 Wing Greenwood in Nova Scotia..
He never could have predicted the journey, but he finally realized the dream that had evaded him as a young man of serving in the Air Force. Later that year, Canyon took his personal story and his own plane across Canada and organized several talks and concerts to inspire youngsters afflicted with type 1 diabetes, with his inspiring message, a project he named "The Sky’s Not The Limit". He urged them to take ownership of their disease, pursue their dreams, and achieve their goals. "Being a kid is hard enough without having a disease that limits your choices. If I can tell my story and change a life or two, that's the kind of imprint I want to leave" Canyon says. The message has been effective, and George's story continues to resonate.
In the fall of 2010, George performed and spoke to over 20,000 people at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles at a JDRF fund-raising event. His 2010 hit single "I Believe in Angels" has been adopted as a theme song by the JDRF in the United States and Canyon appeared on "GOOD MORNING AMERICA" to encourage youngsters with his story.
The song, "I Believe in Angels" received a SOCAN award in November 2011, for one of the most played songs at Canadian Country Radio in 2010.
On December 23rd, 2011, The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defense, announced that George Canyon has been appointed as the first-ever Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Minister Mackay states, "Being a former Air Cadet himself, he has always exuded a keen interest in aviation and has made several positive contributions on military matters. He will be an exceptional role model and mentor, motivating Canada’s youth to reach their full potential." As Colonel Commandant, Canyon will have the responsibilities of developing, promoting and sustaining strong community ties, fostering esprit de corps, and acting as a spokesperson and role model.
As George's charitable work continues, his achievements grow with it. In the past two years, he has been recognized as the most played Canadian artist at Canadian country radio. He's also one of the most recognizable and requested stars on CMT (Country Music Television). His videos garner hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube and he has won multiple Juno, East Coast Music Awards and Canadian Country Music Awards including "Humanitarian of the Year Award" for his philanthropic endeavors.
Also an actor Canyon has appeared on some highly rated Canadian television series’ such as CBC-TV’s "Heartland" and Showcase’s "Trailer Park Boys" and has starred in many television programs and specials.
He recently starred alongside Dean Cain and Luke Schroder in a made for TV movie, "A Mile In His Shoes" which aired in September 2011 in the US on GMC, and in Canada on Showcase in November 2011. George will also host "The Gift Of Giving" a star studded show and incentive to raise funds for food banks across Canada through the sale of a compilation album. The show is scheduled for multiple airings during December 2011 on CMT, YTV and OWN networks.
George regularly tours Europe, the US and engages his fans the old fashioned way - by playing over 100 shows a year in his home country. "I'm trying to get better at twittering. I know that it is the new social medium but there is nothing that replaces the face-to-face connection. It is very rewarding to meet the fans who afford me the opportunity to share my music from the stage because they spend their hard earned money to be in the audience. It's really humbling when you think about it." Canyon says.
In 2007 George took the reins and created his first album performed and produced entirely by him. "Classics" was George’s tribute to the traditional country artists and songs which inspired him as a child. "This is the album I've always wanted to make." George says. "It was a labour of love to record these songs that influenced me so many years ago. It was important for me to keep the arrangements true to the original in the hope that when people listen to this it recreates the magic I experienced when hearing these songs on the radio the first time round." "Classics" was enthusiastically received by George’s audience and even produced a hit version of the Johnny Cash favourite "Ring of Fire." "Classics" was certified Gold in October 2011.
He has sold over 300,000 albums and his critically acclaimed music continues to grow with every record. In 2008 multi-platinum artist and pop/rock icon Richard Marx signed on to produce Canyon's "What I Do" album. The record yielded 7 hit singles including "Just Like You", the album’s debut single, which was written for George's son, Kale. "I was driving my kids to school when the song came on the radio. Kale was in the backseat with his sister and I looked in the rear view mirror. He had the biggest smile on his face, but he didn't say a word. As a parent there is no better feeling than when your kid is speechless with joy." His young daughter, Madi got her own song too, which appeared George’s "Somebody Wrote Love" album (2006) "Madi's Song" continues to be one of Canyon's most requested cuts at his live shows.
Marx and Canyon teamed up again to write and record songs for the 2011 album "Better Be Home Soon." The enhanced digital version of the album includes songs written and co-written by the likes of Marx, Matt Scannell, Johnny Reid and Kenny Rogers. "I was honored when Richard phoned me to say that he and Kenny Rogers had written a song especially for me. It was one of those 'breathtaking moments' that I have been lucky enough to have a few of, in my career and life." And the song? "It's called 'When Love Is All You've Got'. Richard and I actually recorded it as a duet. It has a powerful message that resonates well in times of economic strife and we felt that it was a story that had to be told. We went deep with the songwriting in this record. There are some great ballads, but there are also a lot of fun tracks. I think it's important to achieve a balance on a record and take the listener through some peaks and valleys." says Canyon. "Better Be Home Soon" was certified Gold in April 2011, making this album his fastest selling album to date.
May 2012 brought the announcement of worldwide music publisher, ole, signing George to a co-publishing and Worldwide Admin deal. In November 2012, Canyon released the highly anticipated Classics II album.
When George Canyon is performing live onstage, he is most at home. He has the entire audience in the palm of his hand and you just can’t help but want to be a part of his unique family. He is respected, well-loved and one of the most successful entertainers in the country today.
GEORGE CANYON AWARDS & ACCOLADES
September 2004 – Canadian Country Music Awards
Chevy Trucks Rising Star Award
November 2004 – Music Industry of Nova Scotia Awards
New Artist Recording of the Year – for the album George Canyon
Country Recording of the Year – for the album George Canyon
February 2005 – The East Coast Music Awards.
Galaxie Rising Star
Country Recording of the Year (for the album One Good Friend)
Entertainer of the Year
March 2005 – Canadian Radio Music Awards (CMW)
Canadian Radio Music Award for Best New Group or Solo Artist (Country) for his single "Good Day To Ride" (Blue Leaf Records)
April 2005 – The Juno Awards
The Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year for One Good Friend (Universal)
September 2005 - Canadian Country Music Awards
Single of the Year for "My Name"
SOCAN Song of the Year for "My Name"
Male Artist of the Year
Fan’s Choice Award
November 2005 – Music Box Awards, Paris, France
New Artist Male USA/Canada
November 2005 – 2005 Nova Scotia Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence
Ambassador Award
February 2006– The East Coast Music Awards
Entertainer of the Year
September 2006 - Canadian Country Music Awards
Male Artist of the Year
Single of the Year for "Somebody Wrote Love"
November 2006 – SOCAN AWARDS
SOCAN Country Music Award for "My Name" (for the country single which received the most radio airplay in Canada).
February 2007 - East Coast Music Awards
Entertainer of the Year
Country Recording of the Year
Video of the Year (Drinkin' Thinkin')
April 2007 - The Juno Awards
Country Recording of the Year (Somebody Wrote Love)
February 2008 - East Coast Music Awards
Entertainer of the Year
February 2008
Honorary Colonel for 14 Wing Greenwood (Feb 21st)
September 2008 - Canadian Country Music Awards
Humanitarian Award - in recognition for his work with the Canadian Military and work with families with children who have Type 1 Diabetes.
August 2010
Canadian Friends for Life Award. Presented by Children With Diabetes.
November 2010
SOCAN AWARD for Greatest Number of Performances on Canadian Country Radio during 2009.
February 2011
Appointed National Spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
September 2011 - Canadian Country Music Awards
Record Producer(s) of the Year with Richard Marx for the album Better Be Home Soon (Universal)
December 2011
Appointed first-ever Colonel Commandant for Royal Canadian Air Cadets
March 2013 – East Coast Music Awards
Fan's Choice Video of the Year 'Saddle Up' (Director: Warren Sonoda)
Song of the Year ‘These Hands’ (Dave Gunning & George Canyon)
April 13, 2013 - Presented the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by Minister National Defense, Peter MacKay
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THE 2013 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS™ NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED
July 17, 2013
GORD BAMFORD LEADS THE PACK WITH SEVEN NOMINATIONS
AS THE 2013 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS™
NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED
Dean Brody follows closely with five nominations as Emerson Drive, Dallas Smith, and The Band Perry are announced to perform on the 2013 CCMA Awards Broadcast
July 17, 2013 (Toronto, ON) - Today the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) announced the full list of nominees for the 2013 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Leading the pack with seven nominations is celebrated Canadian artist Gord Bamford. Bamford is nominated for CCMA Fans’ Choice, Album of the Year (presented by Walmart), CMT Video of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Record Producer(s) of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year.
Following closely behind, Dean Brody has earned five CCMA Award nominations this year. Like Bamford, Brody will compete for top honours within the CCMA Fans’ Choice, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (two nominations), and Male Artist of the Year categories.
MEDIA NOTE: To view a complete listing of the 2013 Canadian Country Music Association Awards nominees, go to www.ccma.org.
The CCMA Fans’ Choice Award nominees were also announced today with nomination leaders Gord Bamford and Dean Brody again going head to head with powerhouse performers George Canyon, Terri Clark, and Johnny Reid to compete for the prestigious award voted on by Canadian country music fans.
Voting for the CCMA Fans’ Choice Award winner is now open at www.ccma.org. All voters will automatically be entered into a draw to win the Ultimate Fan Contest with the lucky winner being whisked away to Edmonton to attend Country Music Week® and present the Fans' Choice Award on the CCMA Awards Broadcast.
The 2013 CCMA Awards Broadcast will be celebrated live from Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, and will air on Sunday, September 8 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV, with encore airings on CMT (Canada) starting at 10 pm ET.
The CCMA also announced that lauded Canadian artists Emerson Drive, and Dallas Smith as well as Platinum-selling international sibling trio The Band Perry will perform live on the 2013 CCMA Awards Broadcast.
Academy of Country Music Award, Country Music Association Award, and JUNO Award nominated band Emerson Drive has also amassed an impressive 23 CCMA Award nominations with five wins across their nearly 20-year career. The band’s seventh studio release Roll became an instant success, breaking into the Billboard Top Country Chart in 2012. This year the band celebrates yet another nod for Group or Duo of the Year -- one of Emerson Drive’s two CCMA Award nominations in 2013.
Dallas Smith garnered three 2013 CCMA Awards nominations today -- Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year. Smith rose to new heights in his career last year when he released his debut solo album Jumped Right In (604 Records, Universal), after spending nearly a decade as the frontman for the rock band Default. Jumped Right In immediately shot to the top of the Canadian Top 100 Neilsen Soundscan Chart, peaking at #19 and #4 on the Country Album Chart. Five Top 10 singles have emerged from this first country music project.
The Band Perry is heading to the CCMA Awards Broadcast riding high on the success of their sophomore album PIONEER, which has already spawned two #1 radio hits in Canada including the Platinum single "Better Dig Two," and the newly Gold-certified hit "DONE."
Tickets to the 2013 CCMA Awards Broadcast are available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000. More tickets have been released and range in price from $34 - $90.25 plus service charges.
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UPDATES- G20 - SEPTEMBER 4 SEPTEMBER 2013
WHEN DID PRESIDENT OBAMA BECOME THE GLOBAL SPOILT BRAT- THE BULLY?
If u ruin 4 years of exhausting work 2 make Winter Olympics; and can't get despot and thieves of United Nations 2 roll over 4 your every whim; and the world's population NOT ... the USA and global media 2 get down on their knees and bow 2 ur more war- NOT peace in a Muslim hates Muslim world- u throw tantrums???? 7 billion people on this planet and u throw tantrums???
From Canada-
President Obama u are rude, selfish, arrogant and acting like a spoilt brat- draggin gays 2 G20- how about world's poor, First Peoples 10,000 years (Idle No More Americas) Americas, Disabled, Homeless, Vets???
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come on now.....
G 20 is 4 serious work on $$$$$finanical ruins that America caused most of- and California huge fires, floods, 37 million unemployed, close 2 around 80 million living in severe poverty... and President Obama throws a tantrum by inviting gays protestors 2 the G20??? Seriously USA??? seriously.... Syria is muslim on muslim hate wars- as is the Muslim world.... and 7 billion people deserve G20 to be resourceful, intelligent and leaders.... God....
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