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REMIER--Atlantic Premiers ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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. - 30 - 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. -30- 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 -30- sab Sept. 25, 1997 8:08 a.m.