54th annual Mines and Energy Ministers' Conference M

The 54th annual Mines and Energy Ministers' Conference will be held in St. John's at Hotel Newfoundland from July 6-9. Representatives of the federal government, 10 provinces, two territories and industry will attend the conference to discuss key issues affecting the mining and oil and gas sectors.

"Canada's mining and oil and gas industries contribute $36 billion in output annually to the Canadian economy," says Charles J. Furey, Minister of Mines and Energy, who will co-chair the conference with Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Canada. "The Mines and Energy Ministers' Conference is an excellent opportunity for ministers from across Canada to gather to discuss important issues concerning this significant component of the economy. It is also a chance to work together to maximize the positive impact the sector will have on the economy in the future."

Mines Ministers will discuss the harmonizing of federal/provincial processes and the creation other regulatory efficiencies in an effort to increase the international competitiveness of the mining industry in the future. The Energy Ministers will discuss a range of important issues including: energy trade; harmonization of regulatory processes; energy and the environment including Canada's position for the upcoming International Climate Change Negotiations.

Approximately 230 invited delegates from across Canada are expected to participate in this year's conference. Highlights of the conference include: presentations by industry during open sessions, luncheon address by Premier Tobin and tours of local facilities.

Attached is a copy of the conference program and a list of the ministers attending the conference.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Members of the media are invited for photo opportunities on Monday, July 7 at 8:30 a.m. and Tuesday, July 8 at 9 a.m. The ministers will be available to answers questions from the media at approximately 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

MINISTERS ATTENDING
Honourable Ralph Goodale
Minister of Natural Resources Canada
Federal Government of Canada

Honourable Trevor Harding
Minister of Department of Economic Development
Government of Yukon

Honourable Stephen Kakfwi
Minister of Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development
Government of Northwest Territories

Honourable Eldon Lautermilch
Minister of Department of Energy and Mines
Government of Saskatchewan

Honourable David G. Newman
Minister of Department of Energy and Mines
Government of Manitoba

Honourable Eleanor E. Norrie
Minister of Department of Natural Resources
Government of Nova Scotia

Honourable Norman W. Sterling
Minister of Ministry of Environment and Energy
Government of Ontario

Honourable Stephen C. West
Minister of Department of Energy
Government of Alberta

Honourable Charles J. Furey
Minister of Mines and Energy
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

8:30 am 12 noon
Workshop #1
Canada's Geoscience Knowledge
Base: Maintaining Our Competitive Advantage
Chairperson: Mary-Claire Ward, Prospectors and
Developers Association of Canada

12 noon - 2:00 pm
Lunch. Address by Premier Brian Tobin.
Fort William Room, Salon A, Main Level

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Workshop #2 Regulatory Efficiency
Chairperson: John Fleming, Resource Concepts

Tuesday AM, July 8:
MINES MINISTERS MEETING OPEN SESSION
Fort William Room, Salon B, Main Level
Co-chairs
Ralph Goodale
Federal Minister, Natural Resources Canada

Charles J. Furey
Alternate Minister, Mines and Energy, Newfoundland and Labrador

9:00 am - 9:40 am
Report on the Geoscience Knowledge Base
Workshop by Mary-Claire Ward, Prospectors and
Developers Association of Canada

9:40 am - 10:20 am
Report on the Regulatory Efficiency Workshop by
Tony Andrews, Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada

10:20 am - 10:45 am
Natural Resources Canada's Knowledge
Initiative by Marc Denis Everell, NRCan

10:45 am - 11:15 am
Refreshment Break

11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Presentation by Dr. Yves Harvey
President Elect, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy
and Petroleum (CIM)

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Buffet Lunch. The Court Garden, Lower level.

Tuesday PM, July 8:
MINES MINISTERS MEETING � CLOSED SESSION
Fort William Room, Salon B, Main Level
Co-chairs
Ralph Goodale, Federal Minister, Natural Resources Canada
Charles J. Furey, Minister, Mines and Energy, Newfoundland and Labrador

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Meetings

ENERGY PROGRAM
     Sunday, July 6:     ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
                         Fort William Room, Salon B, Main Level

               Co-chairs
               Jean C. McCloskey � Deputy Minister, Natural Resources
               Canada
               Fred G. Way � Deputy Minister, Mines and Energy,
               Newfoundland and Labrador

     2:00 pm � 5:00 pm   Closed Meetings

     Monday AM, July 7: COUNCIL OF ENERGY MINISTERS � OPEN SESSION
                         Fort William Room, Salon B, Main Level

               Co-chairs
               Ralph Goodale � Federal Minister, Natural Resources
               Canada
               Charles J. Furey � Minister, Mines and Energy,
               Newfoundland and Labrador

     8:30 am � 8:40 am   Introduction and Welcoming Remarks

     8:40 am � 9:15 am   Invited Special Presentation by Mr. Harvey
                         Smith, President, Hibernia Management and
                         Development Co. Ltd.

     9:15 am � 9:30 am   National Electricity Roundtable,
                         Mr. P.D. Scholfield

     9:30 am � 9:45 am   Canadian Electricity Association,
                         Mr. Hans Konow

     9:45 am � 10:00 am Canadian Wind Energy Association, Canadian
                         Solar Industries Association, and Solar Energy
                         Society of Canada Inc.
                         Mr. Carl Brothers

     10:00 am � 10:20 am Refreshment Break

     10:20 am � 10:35 am Energy Council of Canada,
                         Dr. Angus Bruneau

     10:35 am � 10:55 am Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers,
                         Mr. David Manning

     10:55 am � 11:15 am Canadian Petroleum Products Institute,
                         Mr. Alain Perez

     11:15 am � 11:30 am Coal Association of Canada,
                         Mr. Don Downing

     11:30 am � 11:45 am Canadian Gas Association,
                         Mr. G.W. Doucet

     11:45 am � 12 noon Canadian Energy Pipeline Association,
                         Mr. Myron Kanik

     12 noon � 2:00 pm   Lunch. Address by Premier Brian Tobin.
                         Fort William Room, Salon A, Main Level

     Monday PM, July 7: COUNCIL OF ENERGY MINISTERS � CLOSED SESSION
                         Fort William Room, Salon B, Main Level

               Co-chairs
               Ralph Goodale � Federal Minister, Natural Resources
               Canada
               Charles J. Furey � Minister, Mines and Energy,
               Newfoundland and Labrador

     2:00 pm � 5:00 pm   Closed Meetings

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