Petro-Canada is one of the largest Canadian-owned, integrated oil and gas companies. The Grand Banks, offshore Newfoundland, is key to Petro-Canada�s strategy of light oil production growth. With a significant stake in the first two major developments, Hibernia and Terra Nova, and interests in every other Grand Banks discovery to date, Petro-Canada is a leading player in this major new production theatre. Petro-Canada�s Offshore Development and Operations unit is responsible for the company�s East Coast development, operations and joint venture production activities in Terra Nova, as well as Petro-Canada�s interests in Hibernia, White Rose, Hebron-Ben Nevis and Newfoundland Transshipment Ltd.

Frank Fagan, President, NewTel

NewTel, an Aliant company, is the province�s leading supplier of wireless and wireline telecommunications solutions. NewTel Communications is a company embracing innovation and anticipating customer demand with ground-breaking, customized services. Its leading-edge telecommunication and information handling services are supported by an advanced network with one of the highest penetrations of fibre-optic and digital technology in Canada. These services span the full spectrum, from voice calling and call management, to Internet services, to high-speed data communications.

NewTel Mobility is the market leader in cellular, two-way radio, paging and private mobile systems in the province. It also offers satellite communications services to allow full mobile and data communications service anywhere in North America. NewTel Mobility uses knowledgeable specialists and customer engineering support to service any wireless communication need. The company�s commitment to continued technological advancement, combined with its drive to deliver complete customer satisfaction, allows it to continue to be the leading provider of wireless communications solutions in Newfoundland and Labrador.

NewTel Communications is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aliant Inc. (TSE:AIT). The Aliant group of advanced technology companies and its staff of 9,000 professionals delivers full service, integrated solutions through its four core lines of business: information technology, wireline and wireless telecommunications, mobile satellite services and emerging business solutions. From its base in Atlantic Canada, Aliant serves consumer and business customers in worldwide markets. Visit Aliant at //www.aliant.ca for more information.

"Newfoundland Power and its employees have played a vital role in the development of industry, business and community in Newfoundland for more than 110 years. We are proud to be a part of the Vikings! 1000 Years celebrations commemorating Leif Ericson�s historic voyage to North America. Vikings! 1000 Years will undoubtedly be one of our nation�s greatest cultural celebrations of 2000, providing the opportunity to once again showcase our province�s unique heritage, talent and natural beauty to the rest of the world."

Philip G. Hughes, 
President & Chief Executive Officer, 
Newfoundland Power Inc.

Building on more than a century of service, Newfoundland Power is committed to providing safe, reliable electrical service to approximately 214,000 customers in over 600 communities throughout the island of Newfoundland.

Newfoundland Power is committed to providing customers with superior customer service and demonstrating continual productivity improvements. Newfoundland Power�s corporate priorities are reflected in the company�s commitment to the safety of its employees and the public, supporting the communities in which its employees live and work, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

All the common shares of Newfoundland Power Inc. are owned by Fortis Inc., a utility holding company with assets exceeding $1.3 billion. Newfoundland Power�s first preference shares series A, B and D are listed on the Montreal Exchange under the symbol NFL. The common shares of Fortis Inc. are traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FTS.

For more information on Newfoundland Power�s programs, services and community partnerships, please visit www.newfoundlandpower.com. Fortis Inc. information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com.

Brad Weston, 
Vice-President of Operations, 
Amalco Foods

Dominion has been a component of the Newfoundland landscape for more than 30 years and is a leading retailer in the province�s supermarket industry. Dominion is a strong proponent of innovation and diversification with the introduction of new products and services, such as the Photolab, DrugStore, and, most recently, President�s Choice Financial.

Dominion is operated by Amalco Foods, which is a division of Loblaws Company Limited. Alongside SaveEasy, IGA, FoodTown, Quality Mart, and Lewisporte Wholesalers, Amalco Foods provides products and services to independent retailers, distributors and families across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Dominion is a strong corporate and community leader in Newfoundland and Labrador through its involvement with the School Children�s Food Foundation, the Community Food Sharing Association and the 2000 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games.

Erlendur Hjaltason, 
Senior Director � Foreign Businesses

Eimskip � The Icelandic Steamship Company Ltd. � was established in 1914 and was the first shipping line in Iceland. The company has evolved through the years to become a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in the North Atlantic and also an investment company holding shares in many other Icelandic companies.

Eimskip operates a world-wide transportation network between Iceland and continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia on a weekly basis and the east coast of North America biweekly calling on Argentia, Newfoundland on both the westbound and eastbound voyages. Routes are combined in a central corridor across the North Atlantic by way of Iceland, offering exporters and importers a highly convenient mode of transportation.

Eimskip�s investment holding company, Burdaras hf., takes part in business activities in Iceland by investing in other companies.

Cluny Macpherson, 
President, 
Atlantic Lottery Corporation

The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) was founded on Sept. 3, 1976, and is based in Atlantic Canada. It is recognized as one of the most reputable and respected lotteries in the world.

The corporation partners with more than 6,000 retailers to offer a variety of gaming products from national draw games that carry high jackpots, to scratch tickets that carry cash and merchandise prizes.

Since its inception, ALC has paid out over $2.5 billion in prizes to players and over $2.4 billion in net profit to its shareholders, the governments of the four Atlantic provinces. The corporation is a positive economic force in the region.

ALC�s more than 490 employees located throughout the region subscribe to a corporate code of ethics and take pride in maintaining the integrity of the games and lotteries entrusted to them. Managing a lottery business involves social responsibility and ALC encourages the responsible use of its products.

The town of Kongsberg, Norway has been home to industrial development for almost 400 years. Starting with the production of silver in 1624, weapons manufacturing in 1814, and home to the Norwegian Mint, Kongsberg is home to FMC Kongsberg Subsea. It is our "Viking" heritage that contributes to our presence in Newfoundland and Labrador.

FMC Kongsberg Subsea is a world leader in the design and manufacture of subsea systems for offshore oil and gas development. In 1997 FMC Kongsberg Subsea started to build the framework to fabricate subsea systems components and manage offshore field operations in St. John�s.

With the potential for Atlantic Canada to become a major oil and gas producer, FMC Kongsberg Subsea is excited to play a role in the long term development of this industry by investing in the people and resources of Newfoundland and Labrador. FMC Kongsberg Subsea is proud to be a sponsor of the " Viking Millennium " celebration.

Gordon Seabright,;
Chairman,
Multi-Materials Stewardship Board

The Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) was established as a crown agency of the Department of Environment and Labour in support of government�s objectives for the development, implementation and management of new waste diversion strategies. The Board is comprised of representatives of industry, government and stakeholders that work with government to identify, develop and promote new strategies for waste diversion and management.

Some of the waste diversion programs managed by the MMSB are the Beverage Recycling Program, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program (HHW) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Waste Management Trust Fund. These three programs provide environmentally friendly ways to recycle, dispose of and/or manage consumer waste.

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