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June 14 - 16 2007 - World Trade & Convention Centre (WTCC) Halifax, Nova Scotia
Thursday, June 14 |
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9:00am
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Registration
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12:00pm
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Opening Luncheon
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Keynote Speaker: Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald
One of Premier MacDonald's priorities is the Atlantic Gateway which must be made a regional priority. Learn how you can be part of this one-in-a-generation opportunity.
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1:30pm
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The Atlantica Journey
Q & A Session
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Pro? Con? Not sure? Don't miss this session where differing views about Atlantica and its potential are discussed indepth as session participants square off with journalist and seasoned moderator Hana Gartner of CBC Television's The Fifth Estate, to hear a wide variety of viewpoints and questions -- some of them yours.
Moderator: Hana Gartner
Session Participants
Scott Sinclair - Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)
Charles Cirtwill - Acting President Atlantic Institute of Market Studies (AIMS)
Dr. Stephen Blank - Director of the North American Center for Transborder Studies, Arizona State University, and Adjunct Research Scholar, Center for Energy, Marine Transportation and Public Policy at Columbia University
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3:00pm
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Networking Break
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3:30pm
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Atlantica Council Emerges
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At your request, the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce (APCC) has begun the process of building the Atlantica Council. Join incoming APCC Chair Jonathan Daniels and colleague Jim Quigley outline how this Council will promote Atlantica, monitor impediments to trade along the corridor and work with regulators to find solutions to ensure Atlantic a reaches its full potential. Today's session will introduce the Council and staff, explain terms of reference and outline what to expect as the year moves forward.
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4:15pm
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NS Chamber of Commerce
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One hour meeting
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6:30pm
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Reception
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7:00pm
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Welcoming Dinner
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Please join the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of ACOA as he shares his unique perspective on the importance the Atlantic Gateway and its importance to the region’s and the country’s long-term economic growth and development, followed by veteran Journalist Mike Duffy, Canada's most authoritative political broadcaster. This evening -- not to be missed! -- is hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Hana Gartner.
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Friday, June 15 |
Time |
Activity |
Overview |
8:00am
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Registration
Breakfast |
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8:45am
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Energy Industry Session
Electricity, the Environment and You |
You may be surprised at the diversity of energy sources that currently power your business. Join Emera's Wayne Crawley, Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development, and Panelists David Hay, President & CEO, New Brunswick Power Corporation, Ralph Tedesco, President & CEO, Nova Scotia Power Inc., Sharon Reishus, Commissioner, Maine Public Utilities Commission, Gilbert Bennett, Vice President, Lower Churchill Development, NF & Labrador Hydro and Charles Demond, President, Atlantic Wind Power Corporation as they share the challenges of renewable energy and its short- and long-term effects on business and the environment.
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10:15am
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Networking Break
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10:45am
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Tourism Industry Session
Tourism is Everybody’s Business |
Naturally beautiful landscapes, rich heritage, appealing lifestyle, Tourism is a powerful economic force throughout Atlantica. Let Host Gary Cusack and Guest Speakers Mark MacDonald of Bay Ferries Limited, Hanspeter Stutz of Grand Pre Wines and Dennis Campbell of Ambassatours Gray Line show you how you can leverage your business to benefit from our global visitors. |
12:00pm
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Luncheon |
Keynote Speaker: Harold Foster, Consul General of the United States of America |
1:30pm
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Transportation Industry Session
Movin' On Over - Customers Speak |
Listen to some of the region's well-known transportation customers, such as Michelin's Stan Pech and Pete Luckett of Pete's Frootique. Hear the experiences and issues they face, and the changes they would like to see to make importing and exporting more efficient and effective. Join Host Jim Frost as he introduces our speakers and later provides us with a thorough understanding of the Atlantic Gateway and its importance to our region's success.
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3:00pm
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Networking Break
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3:30pm
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Taking Atlantica’s Bearings
Q & A Session |
All hands on deck! Arguments presented, sectors represented - where do we go from here? Join APCC & Conference Chair Stephen Dempsey and incoming APCC Chair Jonathan Daniels as they take the latest conference bearings and continue charting Atlantica's course.
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4:30pm
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Close Day
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6:30pm
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Reception & APCC Awards
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7:00pm
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Gala Dinner
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Welcome Guest Speaker Sean Finn, Chair, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, for his national Chamber perspective, and Master of Ceremonies and Guest Speaker Bill Carr - well-known writer, actor, social activist and comedian - who will certainly show us the lighter side of Atlantica!
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Saturday, June 16 |
Time |
Activity |
Overview |
8:00am
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Breakfast |
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8:30am
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NSCC AGM |
NSCC Business session and reporting |
9:30am
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Networking Break
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10:00am
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APCC AGM |
APCC Business session and reporting |
11:00am
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Access to Capital - APCC |
Join Bill Denyar, President & CEO of APCC as he updates us on the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce study of a business-led Venture Capital pool. Learn more about this novel way of retaining and funding investments in our region. |
12:00pm
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Closing Luncheon |
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