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REMIER--Atlantic Premiers
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Canada's four Atlantic premiers hope to identify the building
blocks for a new Atlantic economy at the upcoming Atlantic Vision
Conference. The premiers released details today on the
conference, which takes place Oct. 9-10 at the Hotel Beaus‚jour,
Moncton.
Nova Scotia Premier Russell MacLellan, Prince Edward Island
Premier Pat Binns, Newfoundland Premier Brian Tobin and New
Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna noted that the conference
objective is "to present a vision of the future of Atlantic
Canada as a dynamic region within Canada, as a basis to support
and guide additional strategic investments by stakeholders in the
region."
The premiers noted that the future well-being of Atlantic
Canadians demands a strong economic agenda, focused on the
region's emerging strengths in key sectors. The conference will
follow a "results-oriented" agenda, which will crystallize
federal, provincial and industry participation in the region's
vision for its future growth and prosperity.
The conference will open with an introductory session on the
current economic circumstances in Atlantic Canada. Guest
speakers will be Elizabeth Beale, president and CEO of Atlantic
Provinces Economic Council (APEC), and Tim O'Neil, executive vice
president of Bank of Montreal and Harris Bank. This will be
followed by four 90-minute panel sessions on: Information
Technology and Atlantic Futures; Value Adding in the Resource
Economy; Tourism - The Atlantic Adventure; and People Skills for
the 21st Century.
The panel sessions will begin with the guest speakers providing a
20-minute overview of the state of the sector and current trends.
Following this, panelists will present their vision of the future
from the perspective of their organizations and regions. The
floor will then be open to questions from all conference
participants.
After the event, an Atlantic Vision Conference Report will be
prepared, based on the ideas and suggestions brought forth by
participants. This will provide the basis for a regional economic
development strategy.
A detailed agenda of the event is attached.
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EDITOR'S NOTE--For media inquiries, contact Patrick Lacroix, New
Brunswick Department of Economic Development and Tourism,
506-457-7340. For logistical or accreditation information,
contact Howie Trainor, Communications New Brunswick, (506) 453-2240.
Media accreditation is required prior to the conference.
Contact Sheliah Bennett 902-424-2698 or Carla Burns 902-424-2876,
Communications Nova Scotia. Accreditation forms should be
returned by Friday, Oct. 3 to Frank Cholette, Canadian
Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat 613-995-4328, fax
613- 996-6091.
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THE ATLANTIC VISION CONFERENCE
A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK - OCTOBER 9-10, 1997
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Pre-Registration
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:00 a.m.
Registration
9:15 a.m.
Welcome - The Premiers
9:45 a.m.
Introduction to Conference - Moderator
10:00 a.m.
Atlantic Vision: The Economic Setting
Guest Speakers:
Elizabeth Beale, President and CEO, APEC
Tim O'Neil, Executive Vice President, Bank of Montreal and Harris
Bank
11:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker and Lunch (to be confirmed)
Plenary Session - Atlantic Vision - New Frontiers
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Information Technology and Atlantic Futures
Introduction by Premier McKenna
Guest Speaker, IT Trends: Bill Stanley, CEO, Fundy Cable Ltd.
Break
2:45-4:30 p.m.
Value Adding in the Resource Economy
Introduction by Premier MacLellan
Guest Speaker, Resource Trends (to be confirmed)
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Reception and Dinner
Keynote Speaker - Premier McKenna
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Tourism - The Atlantic Adventure
Introduction by Premier Binns
Guest Speaker, Tourism Trends: Donald Cooper, Donald Cooper
Corporation
Break
9:45-11:30 a.m.
People and Skills for the 21st Century
Introduction by Premier Tobin
Guest Speaker, H.R.D. Trends: Dr. Elizabeth Parr-Johnston,
President, UNB
12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Keynote Speaker (to be confirmed)
2:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks - The Premiers
2:30 p.m.
NEWS CONFERENCE - The Premiers
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