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220 Sources Winter 2007

Lucinda Knowlton25 Wright Ave., Toronto, ON

Lucinda Knowlton is an artist, art teacherand environmentalist with a strong commit-ment to her own art career as well as issuesof ecology and conservation and mentoringthe next generation of artists. She lovesteaching children and aims she will play arole in the development of the next genera-tion of artists. Lucinda does commissionedwork for wildlife paintings, pet portraits andportraits. Lucinda has begun a program tosupport the welfare and preservation of ani-mals and wildlife. She will donate a portionof her pet portrait sales to the Toronto Hu-mane Society and a portion of her wildlifepainting sales will go to World Wildlife Fed-eration (WWF)..

World Wide Web:www.artbylucindaknowlton.com

Lucinda KnowltonPhone: (416) 533-8697E-mail: [email protected]

Canadian Headquarters:344 Consumers Rd.,Toronto, ON M2J 1P8

Kumon is Canada’s largest after-schoolsupplemental education program for stu-dents of all ages and skill levels. Kumon’sindividualized programs help studentsstrengthen math and reading skills, increaseconfidence and develop lifelong studyskills. Our Educational Specialist (Ph.D.) isavailable for commentary and analysis onmost educational issues faced by parents,educators and students.

World Wide Web: www.kumon.com

Jeanie Son, Media RelationsPhone: (416) 490-1434, ext. 278Toll free: 1-800-266-6681, ext. 278FAX: (416) 490-1694E-mail: [email protected]

LLa Leche League Canada(LLLC)12050 Main St. W., Box 700,Winchester, ON K0C 2K0

(Leche is pronounced “Lay-Chay”)LLLC provides breastfeeding and

parenting information to over 56,000 newmothers annually. Call us for national andlocal perspectives on current research af-fecting families and children, including hottopics such as environmental contaminantsin breastmilk, breastfeeding in public, andbabies sharing their parents’ bed.

World Wide Web: www.LLLC.ca

Phone: (613) 774-1842FAX: (613) 774-1840E-mail: [email protected]

Teresa Pitman, Executive DirectorPhone: (519) 829-2293Cellular: (519) 835-5716E-mail: [email protected]

Patricia Millar, National FundraisingCo-ordinatorPhone: (902) 463-7246E-mail: [email protected]

955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1One of Canada’s comprehensive medium-

sized universities, Lakehead University’saccessible faculty and researchers can pro-vide expert comment on a wide range oftopics including: northern studies; Aborigi-nal studies; business; economics; medicine;nursing; forestry; biology; environmentalstudies; forensic DNA and paternity re-search; outdoor recreation, parks and tour-ism; teacher education; politics; engineer-ing; and fitness and coaching.

World Wide Web: www.lakeheadu.ca

News and Events:http://communications.lakeheadu.ca

FAX: (807) 346-7770E-mail: [email protected]

Eleanor Abaya, Director ofCommunicationsPhone: (807) 343-8372E-mail: [email protected]

Frances Harding, Editor, PublicationsPhone: (807) 343-8193E-mail: [email protected]

Marla Tomlinson, CommunicationsOfficerPhone: (807) 343-8177E-mail: [email protected]

Tove Tronslien, WebmasterPhone: (807) 343-8499E-mail: [email protected]

Lawyers’ ProfessionalIndemnity Company(LAWPRO)1 Dundas St. W., Ste. 2200, Box 75,Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3

Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Com-pany (LAWPRO®) provides malpractice in-surance and claims prevention programs for20,600 lawyers in Ontario, and TitlePLUStitle insurance across Canada. TitlePLUSprotects for the title-related risks and legalservices in a real estate transaction (includ-ing post-closing fraud coverage). LAWPROis the only wholly Canadian-owned title in-surance provider.

World Wide Web:www.lawpro.cawww.practicepro.cawww.titleplus.ca

Dagmar Kanzler, Director ofCommunicationsPhone: (416) 598-5844Toll free: 1-800-410-1013FAX: (416) 599-8341Toll free FAX: 1-800-286-7639Residence: (416) 237-0173E-mail: [email protected]

Michelle Strom, President and CEOKathleen Waters, Vice-President,TitlePLUSDan Pinnington, Director, practicePRO(risk management)

Howard A. Levitt (LangMichener LLP, Lawyers)181 Bay St., Ste. 2500, P.O. Box 747,Toronto, ON M5J 2T7

Howard Levitt is the editor of the often-quoted and relied-upon text The Law of Dis-missal, and is commonly cited in all formsof media. He is editor-in-chief of The Dis-missal & Employment Law Digest, summa-rizing every Canadian employment law andfederal adjudication decision. He is pres-ently releasing two new texts on Hiring andDismissal. Change is often news and there-fore media personnel have a vested interestin change. As members of Lang MichenerLLP’s Employment and Labour LawGroup, we are committed to providingmembers of the media with timely adviceon all legal aspects of the workplace.

World Wide Web:www.canadaemploymentlaw.com

Phone: (416) 307-4019FAX: (416) 365-1719

Howard A. LevittExt. 4059E-mail: [email protected]

Choice words..............To avoid criticism, do nothing, saynothing, be nothing.

– Elbert Hubbard

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Lifesaving Society, theLifeguarding ExpertsNational Office:287 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, ON K1L 6P3

The Lifesaving Society – the lifeguardingexperts – is a Canadian, national registeredcharity dedicated to drowning prevention.The Society’s wide range of expertise cov-ers lifesaving, lifeguarding, learn to swim,lifesaving sport, Water Smart® public edu-cation, drowning research, first aid, aquaticsafety management and boating.

La Société de sauvetage – l’expert en sur-veillance aquatique – est un organisme na-tional de bienfaisance dûment enregistré etaxé sur le bénévolat. La Société est expertedans de multiples domaines tels que la sur-veillance aquatique, le sauvetage l’appren-tissage de la natation, le sauvetage sportif,l’éducation du public AquaBon, larecherche, les premiers soins, la gestion dela sécurité aquatique et la plaisance.

World Wide Web: www.lifesaving.ca

Rick Haga, Executive DirectorNational OfficePhone: (613) 746-5694FAX: (613) 746-9929E-mail: [email protected]

Suzanne Gorman, Communications andEducation ManagerNational OfficePhone: (613) 746-5694FAX: (613) 746-9929E-mail: [email protected]

Dale Miller, Executive DirectorBritish Columbia/Yukon BranchPhone: (604) 299–5450FAX: (604) 299-5795Cellular: (604) 341-7475E-mail: [email protected]

Barb Kusyanto, Chief AdministrativeOfficerAlberta/Northwest Territories BranchPhone: (780) 415-1755FAX: (780) 427-9334E-mail: [email protected]

Dale Measner, Chief Executive OfficerSaskatchewan BranchPhone: (306) 780-9255FAX: (306) 780-9498After hours: (306) 527-1535E-mail: [email protected]

Carl Shier, Chief Executive OfficerManitoba BranchPhone: (204) 956-2124FAX: (204) 944-8546Cellular: (204) 995-6635E-mail: [email protected]

Doug Ferguson, Executive DirectorOntario/Nunavut BranchPhone: (416) 490-8844FAX: (416) 490-8766After Hours: (416) 727-5636E-mail: [email protected]

Raynald Hawkins, Executive DirectorQuebec BranchPhone: (514) 252-3100, ext. 3101FAX: (514) 254-6232E-mail: [email protected]

John Strickey, Executive DirectorNova Scotia BranchPhone: (902) 368-7752FAX: (902) 425-5606E-mail: [email protected]

Stephen Joyce, Executive DirectorNew Brunswick BranchPhone: (506) 635-1552FAX: (506) 635-0988E-mail: [email protected]

Halbert Pratt, PresidentPrince Edward Island BranchPhone: (902) 368-7752Cellular: (902) 626-9399After Hours: (902) 368-3606E-mail:[email protected]

Jeanette Jobson, Executive DirectorNewfoundland & Labrador BranchPhone: (709) 576-1953FAX: (709) 738-1475E-mail: [email protected]

Lipton Wiseman Altbaum &Partners LLP245 Fairview Mall Dr., Ste. 600,Toronto, ON M2J 4T1

The media regularly speaks with financialprofessionals who understand businesses atall stages of the corporate lifecycle. Formany years our firm has responded to me-dia queries, focusing on why the subject isimportant to your readers or viewers andhow it affects them.

World Wide Web: www.liptonca.com

Jeffrey A. Nightingale, Tax PartnerPhone: (416) 496-2900, ext. 103E-mail: [email protected]

Mel Leiderman, Managing PartnerPhone: (416) 496-2900E-mail: [email protected]

Livingston InternationalInc.405 The West Mall,Toronto, ON M9C 5K7

Livingston International is Canada’s lead-ing customs broker and trade services com-pany and among the top five entry filers inthe U.S. Livingston offers services, solu-tions and seminars to help companies man-age trade effectively, in compliance withborder security initiatives and changingregulations. With an extensive network of

offices in both countries, Livingston pro-vides companies with U.S. and Canadiancustoms clearance, regulatory compliance,customs and tax consulting, informationtechnology solutions, international freightforwarding, North American transportationmanagement and technology services.

World Wide Web:www.livingstonintl.com

Operating Subsidiaries and Divisions:

CANADA:Livingston International Inc.Livingston International ConsultingGroupAdminservMendelssohnConsultransRegistrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)Searail Cargo Surveys

UNITED STATES:Livingston International, Inc.Livingston International Trade ServicesInc.Adminserv U.S.Great Lakes Customs BrokerageSouth Ranch

Dawneen MacKenzie, Vice-President,Public AffairsPhone: (416) 626-2800, ext. 3109Toll free: 1-800-387-7582FAX: (416) 622-3942E-mail: [email protected]

Loyalist College ofApplied Arts andTechnologyP.O. Box 4200, Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd.,Belleville, ON K8N 5B9

Loyalist offers two- and three-year diplo-mas, one-year certificates and four-year de-grees in the schools of Business and Man-agement Studies, Health Sciences, HumanStudies, Biosciences, Architecture andBuilding Sciences, Media Studies, Comput-ing, and Skills Training. Unique programsinclude Photojournalism, Animation, Busi-ness Sales and Marketing, Agricultural Jour-nalism, Biosciences, collaborative Bachelorof Science in Nursing with Brock Univer-sity, and Bachelor of Applied Arts in HumanServices Management. Loyalist has 2,800full-time students. Faculty retain strong in-dustry contacts.

World Wide Web:www.loyalistcollege.com

Phone: (613) 969-1913


Maureen Piercy, PresidentExt. 2200

Margaret Scott, Vice-President,AcademicExt. 2278

Dianne Spencer, Executive Director,College AdvancementExt. 2235

Nancy Rabb, RegistrarExt. 2366

Catherine Campbell, Manager,Marketing ServicesExt. 2485

Lutheran Church – Canada3074 Portage Ave.,Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Y2

Lutheran Church–Canada is a conserva-tive, confessional Lutheran body compris-ing 326 congregations, the second largestLutheran body in Canada. The church isactive overseas in mission and humanitarianendeavours. The official publication is TheCanadian Lutheran. The Lutheran church isa result of Martin Luther’s Protestant Ref-ormation begun in 1517.

World Wide Web:www.lutheranchurch.ca

National Office:Phone: (204) 895-3433FAX: (204) 832-3018E-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Dr. Ralph Mayan, PresidentPosition vacant, Mission and SocialMinistryIan Adnams, Director ofCommunicationsDwayne Cleave, Treasurer

East District (Ontario, Quebec,Maritimes):Rev. Allen Maleske, PresidentPhone: (519) 578-6500

Central District (NW Ontario, Manitoba,Saskatchewan):Rev. Thomas Prachar, PresidentPhone: (306) 586-4434

Alberta–British Columbia District:Rev. Donald Schiemann, PresidentPhone: (780) 474-0063

Concordia University College of Alberta,Edmonton:Rev. Dr. Richard Kraemer, PresidentPhone: (780) 479-8481

Concordia Lutheran TheologicalSeminary, St. Catharines, Ontario:Rev. Dr. Edward Kettner, ActingPresidentPhone: (905) 688-2362

Concordia Lutheran Seminary,Edmonton:Rev. Dr. Harald Tomesch, PresidentPhone: (780) 474-1468

MThe Mackenzie InstituteP.O. Box 338, Adelaide Postal Stn.,Toronto, ON M5C 2J4

The Mackenzie Institute is an independentorganization established in 1986 to provideresearch and commentary about organizedviolence and political instability. This in-cludes such fields as terrorism, warfare, or-ganized crime, radical ideologies and civilunrest. The Institute publishes Newslettersand Occasional Papers, and assists research-ers and the news media.

World Wide Web:www.mackenzieinstitute.com

Phone: (416) 686-4063After hours: (416) 346-8552E-mail: [email protected]

John Thompson, President

Madison MacArthur Inc.Executive SearchConsultants33 Madison Ave., Toronto, ON M5R 2S2

Madison MacArthur is a retainer-basedexecutive recruiting firm catering to Cana-da’s consumer goods manufacturing, enter-tainment and news services, informationtechnology, marketing and communica-tions, financial and professional services,retail and hospitality services, publishingand broadcasting, telecommunications, newmedia, architecture and design, utilities/commodities, not-for-profit and public sec-tor, and health wellness and life sciencesindustries. Our broad range of expertise,commitment to ethical business standardsand ability to provide premier talent quicklyand cost-effectively ensures a positive expe-rience for clients and candidates alike. Wealso provide accurate information on em-ployment issues, the recruitment processand trends in our specialty industries.

World Wide Web: www.mmsearch.com

For additional information or to set up aninterview please contact:Phone: (416) 920-0092FAX: (416) 920-0099

Ian MacArthur, DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Sylvia MacArthur, DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Magazines Canada425 Adelaide St. W., Ste. 700,Toronto, ON M5V 3C1

Magazines Canada is Canada’s leadingprofessional magazine industry association,representing over 300 consumer titles of allscope and size. The member-driven, not-for-profit organization serves Canadian maga-zines through advocacy and special initia-tives, and offers extensive member servicesincluding small magazine direct-to-retaildistribution, nationally delivered profes-sional development, communications, mar-keting and advertising services.

World Wide Web:www.magazinescanada.ca

Phone: (416) 504-0274FAX: (416) 504-0437

Mark Jamison, Chief Executive OfficerExt. 223E-mail:[email protected]

Gary Garland, Executive Director,Advertising ServicesExt. 254E-mail: [email protected]

Jim Everson, Executive Director, PublicAffairsPhone: (613) 488-9916E-mail: [email protected]

Barbara Zatyko, Director, MemberServicesExt. 222E-mail: [email protected]

Barbara Bates, Director, ConsumerMarketingExt. 229E-mail: [email protected]

Laurie Alpern, Manager,CommunicationsExt. 227E-mail: [email protected]

Corporate Head Office:820 Taylor Ave., P.O. Box 815, Stn. Main,Winnipeg, MB R3C 2P4

Manitoba Hydro is a crown corporationserving over 510,000 electricity and258,000 natural gas customers. Virtually allof the electricity generated is from self-re-newing water power, produced through 14generating stations. It is a recognized worldleader in HVDC transmission systems. Theprovincial utility is responsible for generat-ing, transmitting and distributing electricitythroughout all parts of Manitoba. The util-ity is also the major distributor of naturalgas in the province.

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Glenn Schneider, Division Manager,Public AffairsPhone: (204) 474-3535FAX: (204) 475-2452E-mail: [email protected]

Jim Peters, Public Affairs OfficerPhone: (204) 474-3534E-mail: [email protected]

After-hours Media Line: (204) 474-3319

Town of Markham101 Town Centre Blvd.,Markham, ON L3R 9W3

With a diverse population of 270,000 andas home to more than 900 high-tech com-panies, Markham, just north of Toronto, is“Canada’s High-Tech Capital.” Settled inthe mid-1700s, The Town of Markham hasa proud heritage, outstanding lifestyleamenities, one of the lowest industrial realtytax rates in the GTA and a leading commu-nications infrastructure.

World Wide Web: www.markham.ca

E-mail: first initial+last [email protected]

Frank Scarpitti, MayorPhone: (905) 475-4872FAX: (905) 479-7775

Jim Jones, Deputy MayorPhone: (905) 479-7757FAX: (905) 479-7763

Jack Heath, Regional CouncillorPhone: (905) 415-7506FAX: (905) 479-7763

Tony C. Wong, Regional CouncillorPhone: (905) 415-7549FAX: (905) 479-7763

Gordon Landon, Regional CouncillorPhone: (905) 415-7534FAX: (905) 479-7763

John Livey, Chief Administrative OfficerPhone: (905) 479-7755FAX: (905) 415-7504

Stephen Chait, Director of EconomicDevelopmentPhone: (905) 475-4871FAX: (905) 475-4888

Janet Carnegie, Director of CorporateCommunicationsPhone: (905) 475-4723Media phone: (905) 415-7548FAX: (905) 475-4741

Jim Sales, Commissioner of Communityand Fire ServicesPhone: (905) 479-7761FAX: (905) 479-7770

Andy Taylor, Commissioner of CorporateServicesPhone: (905) 475-4705FAX: (905) 479-7769

Jim Baird, Commissioner ofDevelopment Services and PlanningPhone: (905) 475-4875FAX: (905) 479-7768

David Mason, Author,Speaker, Coach andConsultantP.O. Box 702, Amherst, NS B4H 4B8

David Mason is the best-selling author ofMarketing Your Small Business for Big Prof-its, a Marketing Strategist, PerformanceDevelopment Coach, Speaker, Trainer andConsultant. David works one-on-one andwith groups of small business owners andsales and service professionals to help themsucceed personally and professionally. Hehas been interviewed on television, radioand newspaper.

* David Mason has been nominated forFast Company’s Fast 50.

World Wide Web:www.MasonPerformanceDevelopment.comwww.YourBigProfits.com

David Mason, Author, Speaker,Performance Development Coach andConsultantPhone: (902) 660-3070FAX: (902) 661-0250After hours: (902) 664-2155E-mail: [email protected]

Mawer InvestmentManagement Ltd.603 7th Ave. S.W., Ste. 900,Calgary, AB T2P 2T5

Mawer Investment Management Ltd. is anindependent investment counselling firmfounded in Calgary, Alberta in 1974. Thefirm provides investment management forcorporate pension funds, foundations andendowments, individual investors and afamily of mutual and pooled funds. Fee-for-service investment services include discre-tionary management across all asset classes.

World Wide Web: www.mawer.com

Phone: (403) 262-4673Toll free: 1-800-889-6248FAX: (403) 262-4099E-mail: [email protected]

W.R. David Stone, B.A., CIMA, Director,Marketing and SalesPhone: (403) 267-1961FAX: (403) 267-6074E-mail: [email protected]

Gerald Cooper-Key, CFA, HonoraryChairman / Portfolio Manager,International EquitiesPhone: (403) 267-1980FAX: (403) 267-6050E-mail: [email protected]

Jane Depraitere, LL.B., M.B.A., CGA,Director of OperationsPhone: (403) 267-1966FAX: (403) 267-6081E-mail: [email protected]

William MacLachlan, B.A., CFA,ChairmanPhone: (403) 267-1981FAX: (403) 267-6057E-mail: [email protected]

Darrell Anderson, B.A., CFA, Director,U.S. EquitiesPhone: (403) 267-1995FAX: (403) 267-6052E-mail: [email protected]

Martin Ferguson, B.Comm., CFA,Director, Canadian EquitiesPhone: (403) 267-1953FAX: (403) 267-6053E-mail: [email protected]

Craig Senyk, B.Comm., CFA, Director ofPortfolio ManagementPhone: (403) 267-1963FAX: (403) 267-6067E-mail: [email protected]

Jim Hall, M.B.A., CFA, Director,Canadian EquitiesPhone: (403) 267-1968FAX: (403) 267-6059E-mail: [email protected]

Greg D. Peterson, B.Comm., CFA,Director, Senior Portfolio ManagerPhone: (403) 267-1952FAX: (403) 267-6055E-mail: [email protected]

Michael J.R. Crofts, B.Math. (honours),CFA, Portfolio Manager, Fixed IncomePhone: (403) 267-1987FAX: (403) 267-6075E-mail: [email protected]

Box 48, Ste. 4700, Toronto DominionBank Tower, Toronto, ON M5K 1E6

With offices in all major Canadian finan-cial centres, as well as London, U.K.,McCarthy Tétrault advises on the largesttransactions and cases in Canada. Authori-tative legal directories such as the Interna-tional Law Review and the Guide to theLeading 500 Lawyers in Canada consist-ently rank McCarthy Tétrault among theworld’s top law firms. Chambers Global:The World’s Leading Lawyers has describedMcCarthy Tétrault as “clearly a leader” with“an enviable position in the marketplace.”With close to 700 lawyers representing abroad spectrum of practice areas, it’s easyto see why McCarthy Tétrault is Canada’spremier law firm.

World Wide Web: www.mccarthy.ca


W. Iain Scott, Chair and CEOPhone: (416) 601-7686FAX: (416) 868-0673E-mail: [email protected]

OFFICES:

Toronto:Phone: (416) 362-1812FAX: (416) 868-0673Box 48, Ste. 4700, Toronto DominionBank Tower, Toronto, ON M5K 1E6

Ottawa:Phone: (613) 238-2000FAX: (613) 563-938640 Elgin St., Ste. 1400, The Chambers,Ottawa, ON K1P 5K6

London:Phone: (519) 660-3587or (519) 660-3599255 Queens Ave., Ste. 2000,One London Place, London, ON N6A 5R8

Montréal:Phone: (514) 397-4100FAX: (514) 875-62461000 de la Gauchetière W., Ste. 2500,Montréal, QC H3B 0A2

Quebec City:Phone: (418) 521-3000FAX: (418) 521-30991150 rue de Claire-Fontaine, 7th Fl.,Le Complexe St-Amable,Québec, QC G1R 5G4

Calgary:Phone: (403) 260-3500FAX: (403) 260-3501421 7th Ave. S.W., Ste. 3300,Calgary, AB T2P 4K9

Vancouver:Phone: (604) 643-7100FAX: (604) 643-7900777 Dunsmuir St., Ste. 1300,Pacific Centre, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2

London, England:Phone: +44(0)20 7489 5700FAX: +44(0)20 7489 57775 Old Bailey, 2nd Fl., London EC4M 7BA

1280 Main St. W.,Hamilton, ON L8S 4L9

Leading-edge researchers, compelling ex-pert commentary. More than 1,200 facultyready to help. Specialization in business,engineering, the humanities, health sci-ences, social sciences and science. Stay ontop of McMaster’s latest news by visitingour award-winning Daily News web site.

World Wide Web: www.mcmaster.ca

Daily News:www.dailynews.mcmaster.ca

Phone: (905) 525-9140FAX: (905) 521-1504

Veronica McGuire, Health SciencesPublic RelationsExt. 22169E-mail: [email protected]

Jane Christmas, Manager, PublicRelationsExt. 27988E-mail: [email protected]

Julia Thomson, DeGroote School ofBusiness, Public RelationsExt. 27436E-mail: [email protected]

Gene Nakonechny, Engineering, PublicRelationsExt. 26781E-mail: [email protected]

Gord Arbeau, DeGroote School ofBusiness, Director of Marketing andCommunicationsExt. 24871E-mail: [email protected]

McMillan BinchMendelsohn LLPBCE Place, Ste. 4400,Bay Wellington Tower, 181 Bay St.,Toronto, ON M5J 2T3

McMillan Binch Mendelsohn is a leadingCanadian business law firm. With offices inToronto and Montreal, the firm is at theforefront in serving the financial sector, do-mestic and international corporations andgovernments. Key to the firm’s success is adepth of expertise in core areas, an empha-sis on collaborating on fresh ideas and amulti-disciplinary approach to handlingcomplex transactions efficiently. McMillanBinch Mendelsohn has an operational phi-losophy based on its core values of respect,teamwork, commitment, client service andprofessional excellence.

Members of the firm regularly publishtexts, articles, reports and updates on currentlegal issues, available at:

World Wide Web: www.mbmlex.com

OFFICES:

Toronto:BCE Place, Ste. 4400,Bay Wellington Tower, 181 Bay St.,Toronto, ON M5J 2T3Phone: (416) 865-7000FAX: (416) 865-7048

Anita Alvarez, CommunicationsCo-ordinatorPhone: (416) 865-7898E-mail: [email protected]

Montréal:1000 Sherbrooke ouest/W., Ste. 2700,Montréal, QC H3A 3G4Phone: (514) 987-5000FAX: (514) 987-1213

Julie Gamache, Director ofAdministrationPhone: (514) 987-5028E-mail: [email protected]

Médecins SansFrontières Canada /Doctors Without Borders720 Spadina Ave., Ste. 402,Toronto, ON M5S 2T9

Médecins Sans Frontières is the world’sleading independent, humanitarian medicalrelief organization. Since 1991, more than1,000 Canadian volunteers have broughtemergency medical aid to people worldwidewho are suffering from the effects of con-flict, epidemics and natural disasters.

World Wide Web: www.msf.ca

NATIONAL OFFICE:Phone: (416) 964-0619Toll free: 1-800-982-7903FAX: (416) 963-8707E-mail: [email protected]

Isabelle Jeanson, National Press Officer

REGIONAL OFFICES:

Ottawa Office:1 Nicholas St., Ste. 732,Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7Phone: (613) 241-4949FAX: (613) 241-4411

Québec Regional Office:Montréal1470 Peel, Ste. 220,Montréal, QC H3A 1T1Phone: (514) 845-5621FAX: (514) 845-3707E-mail: [email protected]

Western Regional Office:Vancouver45 Dunlevy Ave., Ste. 230,Vancouver, BC V6A 3A3Phone: (604) 732-0673FAX: (604) 732-0671E-mail: [email protected]

Sources Hot TipEmbassies, consulates and high commissionsto Canada, the former Embassy Row is now

found in Parliamentary Names and Numberstogether with Canadian embassies abroad.

Get your up-to-date list of embassies andgovernment contacts by calling

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Media Names & Numbers489 College St., Ste. 305,Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

Published by Sources, Media Names &Numbers is a comprehensive directory ofthe Canadian news media, including televi-sion and radio stations and programs, daily,weekly, ethnic and campus newspapers,consumer and trade magazines, and aca-demic journals. Media Names & Numbersis indexed by subject, and is available inprint and electronic formats. Subscriptionsare $109.95 + GST/HST per year; an annualsubscription includes a print directory andaccess to the continuously updated onlineversion.

World Wide Web: www.sources.com/mnn

Phone: (416) 964-7799FAX: (416) 964-8763

Medical Ventures Corp.13700 Mayfield Pl., Ste. 2135,Richmond, BC V6V 2E4

Medical Ventures develops, acquires andcommercializes medical devices for thequickly growing cardiovascular and surgi-cal marketplace. MEV products help doc-tors treat health concerns such as heart andvascular disease, hernias and obesity. Pri-mary products include the Metricath® ves-sel and stent measurement system, andPeriPatchTM, a range of surgical tissue prod-ucts.

World Wide Web:www.medical-ventures.com


Paul Geyer, President and CEOExt. 102E-mail: [email protected]

Alexei Marko, Vice-President and ChiefOperating OfficerExt. 127E-mail: [email protected]

Jessica Ruffen, Media Relations ManagerExt. 206 Direct Line: (604) 248-4136E-mail: [email protected]

Caren Holtby, Investor RelationsSpecialistExt. 110 Direct line: (604) 805-8772E-mail: [email protected]

Memorial University ofNewfoundlandSt. John’s, NL A1C 5S7

Memorial University is the only universityin Newfoundland and Labrador, with over17,000 students in six faculties and sevenschools. The faculty complement numbers1,000, many of whom are available as ex-pert commentators on a variety of topics.Call (709) 737-8665 or the appropriate of-fice listed below.

World Wide Web: www.mun.ca

Ivan Muzychka, Manager, News ServicePhone: (709) 737-8665Cellular: (709) 687-9433FAX: (709) 737-8699E-mail: [email protected]

Pamela Gill, Information Officer,Sir Wilfred Grenfell CollegePhone: (709) 637-6200, ext. 6134FAX: (709) 637-6201E-mail: [email protected]

Jill Hunt, Communications Co-ordinator,Student RecruitmentPhone: (709) 737-8613FAX: (709) 737-8611E-mail: [email protected]

Sharon Gray, CommunicationsCo-ordinator, Health SciencesPhone: (709) 777-8397FAX: (709) 777-6396E-mail: [email protected]

Deborah Inkpen, CommunicationsCo-ordinator, ResearchPhone: (709) 737-4073FAX: (709) 737-4612E-mail: [email protected]

Michelle Osmond, CommunicationsCo-ordinator, EngineeringPhone: (709) 737-8287FAX: (709) 737-4042E-mail: [email protected]

Aimee Sheppard, CommunicationsCo-ordinator, BusinessPhone: (709) 737-2616FAX: (709) 737-2467E-mail: [email protected]

Wade Kearley, Development Officer andCommunications, Alumni Affairs andDevelopmentPhone: (709) 737-2620FAX: (709) 737-2008E-mail: [email protected]

Kimberley Thornhill, EducationalMarketing Co-ordinator, Fisheries andMarine InstitutePhone: (709) 778-0544Cellular: (709) 682-3114FAX: (709) 778-0672E-mail: [email protected]

BCE Place, 161 Bay St.,Toronto, ON M5J 2S5

Mercer Oliver Wyman is a leader in finan-cial services strategy and risk managementconsulting. The firm is comprised of twoconsulting groups. The Financial ServicesConsulting group includes practices focusedon Corporate Strategy, Corporate and Insti-tutional Banking, Retail and Business Bank-ing, Insurance, Finance and Risk, and Stra-tegic IT. The Corporate Risk Consultinggroup consists of the Enterprise Risk, Actu-arial and Strategic Finance practices. Thefirm employs more than 1,000 staff work-ing out of 29 offices in 14 countriesthroughout North America, Europe andAsia-Pacific.

World Wide Web:www.merceroliverwyman.com

Canadian Office:BCE Place, 161 Bay St.,Toronto, ON M5J 2S5Phone: (416) 868-2700FAX: (416) 868-7002

Primary Media Contact:Michael Gormley, North AmericanMarketing Manager99 Park Ave., 5th Fl.,New York, NY 10016Phone: (212) 541-8100FAX: (212) 541-8957E-mail: [email protected]

Meyers Norris Penny LLP(MNP)622 5th Ave. S.W., Ste. 300,Calgary, AB T2P 0M6

Meyers Norris Penny is the only Top 10national chartered accountancy and advi-sory firm based in Western Canada. MNPprovides clear, straightforward business ad-vice with a local perspective.

World Wide Web: www.mnp.ca

Phone: (403) 444-0150FAX: (403) 444-0199

Randy Mowat, Vice-President ofMarketingCalgary, ABPhone: (403) 444-0169Toll free: 1-877-500-0792Cellular: (403) 608-1424E-mail: [email protected]

Karin Holmgren, CommunicationsManagerCalgary, ABPhone: (403) 444-0157Toll free: 1-877-500-0792E-mail: [email protected]


Daryl Ritchie, FCA, CEOCalgary, ABPhone: (403) 444-0190Toll free: 1-877-500-0792E-mail: [email protected]

Laurel Wood, M.B.A., CMC, ExecutiveVice-President of Advisory ServicesCalgary, ABPhone: (403) 444-0177Toll free: 1-877-500-0792E-mail: [email protected]

Terry Betker, P.Ag., CAC, Director ofPrimary ProducersWinnipeg, MBPhone: (204) 788-6055Toll free: 1-877-500-0795E-mail: [email protected]

Jeff Llewellyn, CA, Vice-President ofTaxation ServicesCalgary, ABPhone: (403) 537-7676Toll free: 1-877-500-0792E-mail: [email protected]

Randy Swanson, B.A., CAFM,Vice-President of Aboriginal ServicesWinnipeg, MBPhone: (204) 775-4531Toll free: 1-877-500-0795E-mail: [email protected]

The Michener Institutefor Applied HealthSciences222 St. Patrick St.,Toronto, ON M5T 1V4

The Michener Institute is Canada’s onlypost-secondary institute of higher learningand content excellence devoted exclusivelyto applied health science education.Michener educates allied health profession-als who serve a vital role in the country’shealth care sector in such fields as: medicallaboratory science, medical radiation sci-ence, respiratory therapy. Michener edu-cates 900 full-time students and 4,500 part-time and continuing educational students.

World Wide Web: www.michener.ca

Dr. Paul Gamble, President and CEOE-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Mary Preece, Provost andVice-President, AcademicE-mail: [email protected]

James Robertson, Vice-President,Corporate Services and StrategicAdvancementE-mail: [email protected]

Joanne Milligan, Vice-President, HumanResources and OrganizationalDevelopmentE-mail: [email protected]

Iliana Arapis, Director, Communicationsand Public RelationsPhone: (416) 596-3120E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Karim Bandali, Vice-ProvostE-mail: [email protected]

Cecil Canteenwalla, Director,InternationalPhone: (416) 596-3101, ext. 3150E-mail: [email protected]

Kathryn Parker, Director, ResearchE-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Paula Burns, Vice-ProvostE-mail: [email protected]

The Mining Association ofCanada350 Sparks St., Ste. 1105,Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8

The Mining Association of Canada is thenational organization of the Canadian min-ing industry. It comprises companies en-gaged in mineral exploration, mining,smelting, refining and semi-fabrication.Member companies account for the greatbulk of Canada’s output of metals and min-erals.

The Association’s main role is to projectthe views of the industry and work withgovernments on policies affecting minerals.The MAC works closely with the provincialmining associations and other similargroups across Canada.

World Wide Web: www.mining.ca

Gordon R. Peeling, President and CEOPhone: (613) 233-9392, ext. 318E-mail: [email protected]

Pierre Gratton, Vice-President,Sustainable Development and PublicAffairsPhone: (613) 233-9392, ext. 319FAX: (613) 233-8897E-mail: [email protected]

PROSPECTORS AND DEVELOPERSASSOCIATION OF CANADA:The Prospectors and Developers Associa-tion of Canada is the national voice for theCanadian mineral exploration and develop-ment community and provides a forum forinformation exchange ensuring a strongmining industry for the benefit of all Cana-dians.

Dr. Anthony Andrews, ExecutiveDirector34 King St. E., 9th Fl.,Toronto, ON M5C 2X8Phone: (416) 362-1969FAX: (416) 362-0101World Wide Web: www.pdac.ca

COAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA:Allen Wright, Executive Director205 9th Ave. S.E., Ste. 502,Calgary, AB T2G 0R3Phone: (403) 262-1544FAX: (403) 265-7604E-mail: [email protected] Wide Web: www.coal.ca

PROVINCIAL & TERRITORIALMINING ASSOCIATIONS:

Yukon:Scott Casselman, PresidentYukon Chamber of Mines, P.O. Box 4427,Whitehorse, YT Y1A 3T5Phone: (867) 668-6479FAX: (867) 668-7127E-mail: [email protected]

Northwest Territories and Nunavut:Mike Vaydik, General ManagerNorthwest Territories and NunavutChamber of Mines, P.O. Box 2818,4918 50th St., Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R1Phone: (867) 873-5281FAX: (867) 920-2145E-mail: [email protected]

British Columbia:Michael McPhie, President and CEOMining Association of British Columbia,1111 Melville St., Ste. 910,Vancouver, BC V6E 3V6Phone: (604) 681-4321FAX: (604) 681-5305E-mail: [email protected] Wide Web: www.mining.bc.ca

Dan Jepson, Executive DirectorBritish Columbia & Yukon Chamber ofMines, 840 West Hastings St.,Vancouver, BC V6C 1C8Phone: (604) 689-5172FAX: (604) 681-2363World Wide Web:www.chamberofmines.bc.ca

Alberta:Brad Anderson, Executive DirectorAlberta Chamber of Resources,10235 101 St., Ste. 1410, Oxford Tower,Edmonton, AB T5J 3G1Phone: (403) 420-1030FAX: (403) 425-4623E-mail: [email protected]

Saskatchewan:Phil Reeves, Executive DirectorSaskatchewan Mining Association,1740 – 2002 Victoria Ave.,Regina, SK S4P 0R7Phone: (306) 757-9505FAX: (306) 569-1085E-mail: [email protected]


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Manitoba:David Markham, ExecutiveVice-PresidentThe Mining Association of Manitoba,700 – 305 Broadway Ave.,Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J7Phone: (204) 989-1890FAX: (204) 989-1899E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario:Chris Hodgson, PresidentOntario Mining Association,110 Yonge St., 15th Fl.,Toronto, ON M5C 1T4Phone: (416) 364-9301FAX: (416) 364-5986E-mail: [email protected] Wide Web: www.oma.on.ca

Quebec:Dan Tolgyesi, General ManagerQuebec Mining Association,2600 Laurier Blvd., Tour de la Cité,Ste. 942, Sainte-Foy, QC G1V 4W2Phone: (418) 657-2016FAX: (418) 657-2154E-mail: [email protected] Wide Web: www.amq-inc.com

New Brunswick:David Plante, Executive DirectorNew Brunswick Mining Association,1133 St. George Blvd., Ste. 104,Moncton, NB E1E 4E1Phone: (506) 857-3056FAX: (506) 857-3059E-mail: [email protected]

Nova Scotia:Terry Daniels, Executive SecretaryChamber of Mineral Resources of NovaScotia, P.O. Box 2171, 4548 RR #3,Windsor, NS B0N 2T0Phone: (902) 798-0187FAX: (902) 798-2141E-mail: [email protected]

Newfoundland:Gerry O’Connell, Executive DirectorNewfoundland and Labrador Chamber ofMineral Resources, Ste. 301,Commercial Chambers Bldg.,197–199 Water St.,St. John’s, NL A1C 1B4Phone: (709) 722-9542FAX: (709) 722-8588E-mail:[email protected]

MiningWatch Canada250 City Centre St., Ste. 508,City Centre Bldg., Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7

MiningWatch Canada is a pan-Canadianorganization supported by environmental,social justice, aboriginal and labour organi-zations. It addresses the urgent need for apublic interest response to irresponsiblemining practices and for informed publicpolicy. We monitor companies mining inCanada and Canadian companies abroad.

World Wide Web: www.miningwatch.ca

Joan Kuyek, National Co-ordinatorPhone: (613) 569-3439FAX: (613) 569-5138E-mail: [email protected]

Mintz & Partners LLP1 Concorde Gate, Ste. 200,North York, ON M3C 4G4

Mintz & Partners, with 19 partners and140 team members, is one of the largestmid-market accounting firms in Canada. Weare chartered accountants, tax professionalsand financial advisors to high net-worth in-dividuals, non-profits, governments andcompanies. We focus on Public Companies,Real Estate, Manufacturing and Sports andEntertainment.

World Wide Web: www.mintzca.com


Bryan Tannenbaum, Managing PartnerPhone: (416) 644-4302FAX: (416) 644-4303E-mail:[email protected]

Steve Dolman, Advisory and AssuranceReal Estate LeaderPhone: (416) 644-4435FAX: (416) 644-4436E-mail: [email protected]

Lorn Kutner, Canadian Tax LeaderPhone: (416) 644-4328FAX: (416) 644-4329E-mail: [email protected]

Carey Singer, U.S. Tax Leader and Sportand Entertainment LeaderPhone: (416) 644-4354FAX: (416) 644-4355E-mail: [email protected]

Tom Strezos, Valuations and LitigationSupport LeaderPhone: (416) 644-4377FAX: (416) 644-4378E-mail: [email protected]

Harley Mintz, ChairmanPhone: (416) 644-4325FAX: (416) 644-4326E-mail: [email protected]

Mario Fallico, Leader, ManufacturingPhone: (416) 644-4323FAX: (416) 644-4324E-mail: [email protected]

Elliott Jacobson, Public CompaniesLeaderPhone: (416) 644-4356FAX: (416) 644-4357E-mail: [email protected]

Phil Lev, Accounting Standards andPrivacy OfficerPhone: (416) 644-4334FAX: (416) 644-4335E-mail: [email protected]

Daniel Weisz, Corporate RestructuringLeaderPhone: (416) 644-4386FAX: (416) 644-4387E-mail: [email protected]

Dan Amadori, Corporate Finance/Mergers and Acquisitions LeaderPhone: (416) 644-4361FAX: (416) 644-3633E-mail: [email protected]

Chris Dowding, Real Estate LeaderPhone: (416) 644-4339FAX: (416) 391-2748E-mail: [email protected]

3501 23rd St. N.E., Ste. 219,Calgary, AB T2E 6V8

The Missing Children Society of Canada(MCSC) is a registered charitable organiza-tion dedicated to the search for abductedand runaway children. MCSC provides aunique and comprehensive investigativeprogram called Project: Reunite, free ofcharge, to assist police and searching par-ents in the active and ongoing search formissing children.

World Wide Web: www.mcsc.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Calgary:Rhonda Morgan, Executive DirectorPhone: (403) 291-0705Toll free: 1-800-661-6160FAX: (403) 291-9728

Ontario:Barbara Snider, Case Director EasternCanadaPhone: (905) 469-8826FAX: (905) 469-8828

40 Orchard View Blvd., Ste. 222,Toronto, ON M4R 1B9

The Mood Disorders Association of On-tario (MDAO) is a self-help, non-profit or-ganization dedicated to helping people withmood disorders (i.e. depression or bipolardisorder), their families and friends throughvolunteer-led peer support groups, publiceducation, telephone information and sup-port, educational materials and distin-guished speakers. All MDAO services arefree.


Phone: (416) 486-8046Toll free: 1-888-486-8236

Karen Liberman, Executive DirectorExt. 226E-mail: [email protected]

Ellen Ostofsky, Director of Developmentand Special ProjectsExt. 229E-mail: [email protected]

Dennis Cheng, Director of ProvincialProgramsExt. 225E-mail: [email protected]

Eric Jonasson, Resources ManagerExt. 224E-mail: [email protected]

Kari Astles, Manager, VolunteerResources and Our Sisters’ PlaceExt. 223E-mail: [email protected]

Carlin Buller, Office ManagerExt. 222E-mail: [email protected]

Nancy Morris, AchievementSpecialist2045 Carling Ave., Ste. 916,Ottawa, ON K2A 1G5

Corporate coaching in just minutes a day?Nancy’s “Goal GetterTM Minute” – theworld’s first syndicated audio coaching se-ries – strips away the excess time, jargon,and complexity of conventional perform-ance training, boosting achievement in lead-ing organizations throughout NorthAmerica and Europe. Media appearancesinclude BBC, CTV, CHUM, The Wall StreetJournal and Glamour.

World Wide Web:www.NancyMorris.com

Nancy Morris, Achievement Specialist,B.Sc. (Hons) Psych., PGCert, SGPhone: (613) 722-5206E-mail: [email protected]

Multiple SclerosisSociety of CanadaNational Office:175 Bloor St. E., North Tower, Ste. 700,Toronto, ON M4W 3R8

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadais the only Canadian voluntary organizationthat supports both MS research and servicesfor people with MS and their families.

The Society has seven divisions with morethan 120 chapters across Canada. It fundsmedical research, services for those withMS, professional and public education pro-grams, and carries out government relationsto enable people with MS to participatefully in all aspects of life.

World Wide Web: www.mssociety.ca

NATIONAL OFFICE:Phone: (416) 922-6065FAX: (416) 922-7538E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Alistair M. Fraser, President and ChiefExecutiveStewart Wong, National Manager, MediaRelations

DIVISIONAL OFFICES – EXECUTIVEDIRECTORS/PRESIDENTS:Call toll free in Canada: 1-800-268-7582

British Columbia:Janet Palm4330 Kingsway, Ste. 1501,Burnaby, BC V5H 4G7Phone: (604) 689-3144FAX: (604) 689-0377E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Alberta:Neil Pierce150 – 9405 50th St.,Edmonton, AB T6B 2T4Phone: (780) 463-1190FAX: (780) 463-7298E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Saskatchewan:Jack Aldcorn150 Albert St., Regina, SK S4R 2N2Phone: (306) 522-5600FAX: (306) 565-0477E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Manitoba:Norm Velnes1465 Buffalo Place, Ste. 100,Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8Phone: (204) 943-9595

FAX: (204) 943-8444E-mail: [email protected]@scleroseenplaques.ca

Ontario:Alistair M. Fraser175 Bloor St. E., North Tower, Ste. 700,Toronto, ON M4W 3R8Phone: (416) 922-6065FAX: (416) 922-7538E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Quebec:Louis Adam550 Sherbrooke St. W., East Tower,Ste. 1010, Montreal, QC H3A 1B9Phone: (514) 849-7591FAX: (514) 849-8914E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Atlantic:Dena Simon71 Ilsley Ave., Unit 12,Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L5Phone: (902) 468-8230FAX: (902) 468-5328E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Music Industries Associationof Canada (MIAC)33 Medhurst Rd., Toronto, ON M4B 1B2

MIAC is a national, non-profit, trade as-sociation for Canadian manufacturers, dis-tributors and retailers of musical instru-ments and accessories, sound reinforce-ment/lighting/video products and publishedmusic. Each year in August, MIAC stagesthe largest national conference and tradeshow for the Canadian music, sound, light-ing and video products industry. The asso-ciation currently has more than 350 manu-facturer, distributor and retailer members.

World Wide Web: www.miac.net

Office: (416) 490-1871Toll free: 1-877-490-MIAC (6422)FAX: 1-877-809-8600E-mail: [email protected]

Al Kowalenko, CAE, Executive DirectorPhone: (416) 490-1871

Ron Larcombe, President and Chairmanof the Board 2006–2007Phone: (905) 405-1229

Allan Ward, TreasurerPhone: (905) 831-3840


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Mychoice.ca34 Berezy Street, Ste. 212,Aurora, ON L4G1W9

Mychoice.ca is a voice for Canada’s adultsmokers and others who believe in fair laws,government accountability and personalchoice. This non-profit association (regis-tered under the name Smokers Voice) isfunded by the Canadian Tobacco Manufac-turers’ Council, but operates independentlyon behalf of its many thousands of indi-vidual registered members.

World Wide Web: www.mychoice.ca

Media inquiries: (613) 851-2151General inquiries: (905) 713-2811

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77 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5L6NAV CANADA, the country’s civil air

navigation services provider, is a privatesector, non-share capital corporation fi-nanced through publicly-traded debt.

Co-ordinates the safe and efficient move-ment of aircraft in domestic airspace andassigned international airspace.Provides air traffic services and elec-tronic aids to navigation to commercialand general aviation.Facilities include area control centres,control towers, flight service stations andflight information centres.5,400 employees

World Wide Web: www.navcanada.ca

Toll free media line: 1-888-562-8226FAX: (613) 563-7243

John Morris, Director, CommunicationsPhone: (613) 563-7032E-mail: [email protected]

Louis Garneau, Manager, MediaRelationsPhone: (613) 563-5972E-mail: [email protected]

1111 Prince of Wales Dr., Ste. 406,Ottawa, ON K2C 3T2

NDMAC is the national Association rep-resenting manufacturers, marketers and dis-tributors of self-care health products (non-prescription medicines and natural healthproducts). The Association works withhealth professionals, governments andhealth-oriented organizations to support thegrowth of evidence-based, cost-effectiveself-care. NDMAC conducts economic,market and consumer research, and man-ages the Meth Watch Program.

NDMAC est l’association nationalereprésentant l’industrie des médicaments envente libre et les produits de santé naturelle.L’Association collabore avec les profes-sionnels de la santé, les gouvernements etautres organismes pour favoriser la pratiquecanadienne d’autosoins, fondée sur desdonnées probantes et rentable. NDMACeffectue des études économiques et com-merciales et des enquêtes auprès desconsommateurs et gère également le pro-gramme Surveillance meth.

World Wide Web: www.ndmac.ca


Gerry Harrington, Director of Publicand Professional Affairs/Directeur desaffaires publiques et professionnellesMary McEwen, Director ofCommunications and Member ServicesDavid Skinner, President

Constitution Square, Tower II,350 Albert St., Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5

The Natural Sciences and EngineeringResearch Council (NSERC) is a federalagency whose role is to make investmentsin people, discovery and innovation for thebenefit of all Canadians. With an annualbudget of more than $860 million, we sup-port more than 20,000 university studentsand postdoctoral fellows in their advancedstudies. We promote discovery by fundingmore than 10,000 university professorsevery year. And we help make innovationhappen by encouraging more than 500Canadian companies to participate and in-vest in university research projects.

Our news team can quickly put you intouch with leading-edge researchers work-ing on a broad range of studies and projects.We issue a regular e-bulletin containingbreaking research news and feature ideas.For more information about NSERC fund-ing, policies and initiatives, contact one ofour media officers at the address below, orvisit us at www.nserc.gc.ca.

Media Inquiries (English):Michael Dwyer, Media and Public AffairsOfficerPhone: (613) 992-9001FAX: (613) 943-0742E-mail: [email protected]

Media Inquiries (French):Martine Perreault, Media and PublicAffairs OfficerPhone: (613) 995-8824FAX: (613) 943-0742E-mail: [email protected]

National Anti-RacismCouncil of Canada215 Spadina Ave., Ste. 122,Toronto, ON M5T 2C7

National Anti-Racism Council of Canada(NARCC) is a national, community-based,member-driven network that addresses rac-ism, racialization and all other forms of re-lated discrimination by sharing, developinginformation and resources; building, sup-porting and helping to coordinate local, re-gional, national and international initiatives,strategies and relationships; effectively re-sponding to issues and events.

Conseil canadien de lutte contre le racismeest un organisme national, à base com-munautaire, formé de groupes qui oeuvrentdans toutes les secteurs de l’antiracisme.L’organisme remplit son mandat entravaillant au sein de coalition à l’échellelocale, régionale, national, international, enmettant sur pied et en soutenant différentesstratégies qui adressent la problématique duracisme et de la discrimination.

World Wide Web: www.narcc.ca

Estella Muyinda, Executive DirectorPhone: (416) 979-3909, ext. 2FAX: (416) 946-1983E-mail: [email protected]

Mohamed Boudjenane, Board MemberPhone: (416) 493-8635FAX: (416) 493-9239E-mail: [email protected]

National Anti-PovertyOrganization / Organisationnationale anti-pauvreté1 Nicholas St., Ste. 1210,Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

NAPO is a non-governmental organiza-tion representing the interest of low-incomepeople. NAPO works to ensure concerns oflow-income people are reflected in govern-ment decisions, to defend the rights of low-income people and to assist local and re-

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gional groups in representing low-incomepeople in policy and decision-making intheir communities.

World Wide Web: www.napo-onap.ca


Debbie Frost, PresidentPhone: (306) 382-3425E-mail: [email protected]

Nancy Shular, 1st Vice-PresidentPhone: (519) 371-2865E-mail: [email protected]

Gisele Guay, 2nd Vice-PresidentPhone: (250) 782-2366E-mail: [email protected]

Rob Rainer, Executive DirectorPhone: (613) 789-0096FAX: (613) 789-0141E-mail: [email protected]

National Farmers Union2717 Wentz Ave.,Saskatoon, SK S7K 4B6

The NFU is the only voluntary, direct-membership, national organization of farmfamilies in Canada. It is dedicated to thepreservation of the family farm as the basicunit of food production. It supports orderlymarketing of farm products. Membership islocated in the Maritimes, Ontario and thefour western provinces.

World Wide Web: www.nfu.ca

E-mail: nfu@nfu

Stewart Wells, PresidentPhone/FAX: (306) 773-6852

Terry Pugh, Executive SecretaryPhone: (306) 652-9465FAX: (306) 664-6226

National Film Board ofCanada / Office national dufilm du Canada

The National Film Board of Canada pro-duces and distributes point-of-view docu-mentaries and animated shorts that interpretCanada to Canadians and to other countries.The NFB has a collection of more than10,000 films, videos and multimedia prod-ucts, plus an extensive stock shot library.

L’Office national du film du Canada pro-duit et distribue des films d’animation et desdocumentaires d’auteur qui aident à mieuxfaire connaître le Canada aux Canadiens etau reste du monde. L’ONF possède une col-lection de plus de 10 000 films, vidéos etproductions multimédia, ainsi qu’une vastecollection de plans d’archives.

World Wide Web: www.nfb.cawww.onf.ca

Operational Headquarters:3155 Côte de Liesse Rd.,St. Laurent, QC H4N 2N4

Mailing Address:P.O. Box 6100, Stn. Centre-Ville,Montreal, QC H3C 3H5

Sales:Toll free: 1-800-267-7710

NFB Marketing and Communications:Stephanie Lincourt, Communications,MontrealPhone: (514) 283-3838FAX: (514) 283-8971

Peggy Fothergill, Manager, Mediatheque,TorontoPhone: (416) 973-3537FAX: (416) 954-9720

National OvarianCancer Association /Association nationaledu cancer des ovaires145 Front St. E., Ste. 101/145, rue Front est, ste 101,Toronto, ON M5A 1E3

The National Ovarian Cancer Association(NOCA) was founded in 1997 and is dedi-cated to overcoming ovarian cancer, provid-ing leadership by supporting women andtheir families living with the disease, byraising awareness, and by funding researchinto early detection and better treatments.NOCA provides educational programs andmaterials for the well public, health careprofessions and women with ovarian cancer.

Fondée en 1997, l’Association nationaledu cancer des ovaires (ANCO) est vouée àvaincre le cancer des ovaires en faisantpreuve de leadership pour soutenir lesfemmes et les familles vivant avec lamaladie, sensibiliser le public et financer larecherche sur le dépistage précoce et demeilleurs traitements. L’ANCO offre desprogrammes et du matériel d’informationdestinés aux personnes en santé, auxprofessionnels des soins de santé et auxfemmes atteintes de cancer des ovaires.

World Wide Web:www.ovariancanada.org

Site web: www.ovairecanada.org

Phone/Tél: (416) 962-2700Toll free/Sans frais: 1-877-413-7970Fax/Téléc: (416) 962-2701

Elisabeth Ross, Executive Director/Directrice exécutiveExt./Poste 222E-mail/Courriel:[email protected]

National Parole Board /Commission nationaledes libérationsconditionellesCommunications Division,410 Laurier Ave. W., Leima Bldg., 7th Fl.,Ottawa, ON K1A 0R1

The National Parole Board (NPB) is anadministrative tribunal that has exclusiveauthority under the Corrections and Condi-tional Release Act to grant, deny or revokeparole or, under certain circumstances, toorder the detention of offenders subject tostatutory release. This authority extends toall offenders in federal correctional institu-tions who are serving sentences of two yearsor more.

NPB also makes parole decisions for of-fenders serving sentences of less than twoyears in provincial and territorial prisonsthat do not have their own parole boards(only the provinces of Quebec, Ontario andBritish Columbia have their own paroleboards).

Other NPB responsibilities include decid-ing on whether to issue, grant, deny or re-voke a pardon under the Criminal RecordsAct (CRA) and making clemency recom-mendations to the Government of Canada.

World Wide Web: www.npb-cnlc.gc.ca

National Office/Bureau national:John Vandoremalen, Director,Communications Division/Directeur,CommunicationsPhone: (613) 954-6549FAX: (613) 957-3241E-mail:[email protected]

Atlantic Region/Région de l’Atlantique:1045 Main St., Unit 101,Moncton, NB E1C 1H1

Art Robson, Regional Director/DirecteurrégionalPhone: (506) 851-6491

Brian Chase, Regional Manager,Community Relations and Training/Gestionnaire régional, Relationscommunautaires et formationPhone: (506) 851-6492

Ontario Region/Région de l’Ontario:516 O’Connor Dr.,Kingston, ON K7P 1N3


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Simonne Ferguson, Regional Director/Directrice régionalePhone: (613) 634-3857, ext. 348FAX: (613) 634-3861

Carol Sparling, Regional Manager,Community Relations and Training/Gestionnaire régional, Relationscommunautaires et formationPhone: (613) 634-3857, ext. 347FAX: (613) 634-3861

Pacific Region/Région du Pacifique:32315 South Fraser Way, 3rd Fl.,Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W6

Dan Denis, Regional Director/DirecteurrégionalPhone: (604) 870-2462

Evelyn Blair, Regional Manager,Community Relations and Training/Gestionnaire régional, Relationscommunautaires et formationPhone: (604) 870-2488

Prairies Region/Région des Prairies:101 22nd St. E., 6th Fl.,Saskatoon, SK S7K 0E1

Bernard Pitre, Regional Director/Directeur régionalPhone: (306) 975-5046

Mike Halko, Regional Manager,Community Relations and Training/Gestionnaire régional, Relationscommunautaires et formation10060 Jasper Ave., Scotia Place, Scotia 2,Ste. 401, Edmonton, AB T5J 3R8Phone: (780) 495-4290

Quebec Region/Région du Québec:Guy-Favreau Complex, West Tower,200 René Lévesque Blvd. W., 10th Fl.,Ste. 1001, Montreal, QC H2Z 1X4

Jean-Marc Trudeau, Regional Director/Directeur régionalPhone: (514) 283-4584

Carole Ménard, Regional Manager,Community Relations and Training/Gestionnaire régional, Relationscommunautaires et formationPhone: (514) 283-9924

National Round Tableon the Environmentand the Economy /Table ronde nationalesur l’environnement etl’économieCanada Bldg., 344 Slater St., Ste. 200,Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y3

The NRTEE is an independent federalagency committed to providing decision-makers and opinion leaders with reliable

information about sustainable developmentin Canada. Working with stakeholders fromacross Canada, the NRTEE explores key is-sues with both environmental and economicimplications and suggests action to balanceeconomic prosperity with environmentalconservation.

World Wide Web: www.nrtee-trnee.ca

Reception: (613) 992-7189FAX: (613) 992-7385E-mail: [email protected]

Alexander Wood, Acting President andCEOPhone: (613) 943-0394

Moira Forrest, Manager ofCommunicationsPhone: (613) 992-7157

National Union of Publicand General Employees15 Auriga Dr., Nepean, ON K2E 1B7

NUPGE is Canada’s second largest union,with 340,000 members in nine provinces.57 percent of NUPGE members work forprovincial governments. 43 percent are or-ganized into 2,400 bargaining units cover-ing a variety of employers and occupationsin the broader public sector and private sec-tor. NUPGE is a union of unions composedof 12 provincial-based Components.

World Wide Web: www.nupge.ca

NATIONAL OFFICE:Phone: (613) 228-9800FAX: (613) 228-9801E-mail: [email protected]

James Clancy, National PresidentLarry Brown, National Secretary-Treasurer

NUPGE COMPONENTS:

BC Government and Service Employees’Union (BCGEU):George Heyman, PresidentPhone: (604) 291-9611

Health Sciences Association of BC (HSAof BC):Cindy Stewart, PresidentPhone: (604) 439-0994

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees(AUPE):Doug Knight, PresidentPhone: (780) 930-3300

Health Sciences Association of Alberta(HSAA):Elisabeth Ballermann, PresidentPhone: (780) 488-0168

Saskatchewan Government and GeneralEmployees’ Union (SGEU):Bob Bymoen, PresidentPhone: (306) 522-8571

Manitoba Government and GeneralEmployees’ Union (MGEU):Peter Olfert, PresidentPhone: (204) 982-6438

Ontario Public Service Employees Union(OPSEU):Leah Casselman, PresidentPhone: (416) 443-8888

Canadian Union of Brewery and GeneralWorkers, Component 325 (CUBGW):Greg Greco, PresidentPhone: (416) 675-2648

New Brunswick Union of Public andPrivate Employees (NBUPPE):Debbie Lacelle, PresidentPhone: (506) 458-8440

Nova Scotia Government and GeneralEmployees Union (NSGEU):Joan Jessome, PresidentPhone: (902) 424-4063

Prince Edward Island Union of PublicSector Employees (PEIUPSE):Shelley Ward, PresidentPhone: (902) 892-5335

Newfoundland and Labrador Associationof Public and Private Employees(NAPE):Carol Furlong, PresidentPhone: (709) 754-0700

Nature Canada85 Albert St., Ste. 900,Ottawa, ON K1P 6A4

Nature Canada is a member-based non-profit nature conservation organizationdedicated to protecting nature, its diversity,and the processes that sustain it. With strat-egies based on sound science and passionfor nature, Nature Canada effects change onissues of national significance, includingbird conservation, wilderness protection,species at risk and national parks. Throughpublic outreach and education we are build-ing a nature ethic among Canadians.

World Wide Web: www.naturecanada.ca


Julie Gelfand, PresidentExt. 231E-mail: [email protected]

Chris Sutton, Manager, CommunicationsExt. 248E-mail: [email protected]


Nature Conservancy ofCanada110 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 400,Toronto, ON M4R 1A3

NCC is a non-profit, non-advocacy groupthat takes a business-like approach to landconservation and the preservation of bio-logical diversity. Its plan of action involvescollaboration with any group or individualthat shares its passion. Since 1962, NCCand supporters have protected over 1.9 mil-lion acres of ecologically significant landnationwide.

World Wide Web:www.natureconservancy.ca

NATIONAL OFFICE:Phone: (416) 932-3202Toll free: 1-800-465-0029FAX: (416) 932-3208

Jane Lawton, National Director,Communications and Strategic InitiativesExt. 278E-mail:[email protected]

Christine Beevis, Manager, Publicationsand WebsiteExt. 226E-mail:[email protected]

British Columbia:Phone: (250) 479-8264Toll free: 1-888-404-8428FAX: (250) 479-0546

Jan Garnett, Regional Vice-PresidentE-mail:[email protected]

Alberta and the North:Phone: (403) 262-1253Toll free: 1-877-262-1253FAX: (403) 515-6987

Larry Simpson, Regional Vice-PresidentPhone: (403) 262-1951E-mail:[email protected]

Saskatchewan:Phone: (306) 347-0447Toll free: 1-866-622-7275FAX: (306) 347-2345

Lyle Saigeon, Regional Vice-PresidentExt. 224E-mail:[email protected]

Bob Santo, Director of DevelopmentExt. 225E-mail:[email protected]

Manitoba:Phone: (204) 942-6156FAX: (204) 942-1016

Mike Moore, Regional Vice-PresidentE-mail:[email protected]

Ontario:Phone: (416) 932-3202Toll free: 1-800-465-0029FAX: (416) 932-3208

Alissa Lee, Director of Development andCommunicationsExt. 223E-mail:[email protected]

Quebec:Phone: (514) 876-1606Toll free: 1-877-876-5444FAX: (514) 871-1039

Pierre Renaud, Regional Vice-PresidentExt. 222E-mail:[email protected]

Sophie Bertheau, Director ofDevelopment and CommunicationsExt. 225E-mail:[email protected]

Atlantic:Phone: (506) 450-6010Toll free: 1-877-231-4400FAX: (506) 450-6013

Linda Stephenson, RegionalVice-PresidentE-mail:[email protected]

Donna Wellard, Director of Developmentand CommunicationsPhone: (902) 457-5902E-mail:[email protected]

Networks of Centres ofExcellence of Canada350 Albert St., Ottawa, ON K1A 1H5

The federal Networks of Centres of Excel-lence (NCE) program is a major nationalR&D initiative which supports top univer-sity, industry and government researchteams working in areas of strategic impor-tance to Canada. Each national network pur-sues collaborative leading-edge researchand forms partnerships with industry andgovernment to accelerate the transfer oftechnology and knowledge to the privateand public sectors.

World Wide Web: www.nce.gc.ca


Marie-Reine Cluniat, Public AffairsPhone: (613) 996-0390

5 – 2006 NCE New Initiatives:

Canadian Design Research Network –CDRN:Phone: (604) 268-7501

Canadian Obesity Network – CON:Phone: (905) 527-4322, ext. 44841

Emerging Dynamic Global Economies –EDGE:Phone: (613) 562-5800, ext. 3323

National Initiative for the Care of theElderly – NICE:University of Toronto, Toronto, OntarioPhone: (416) 978-7065

Promoting Relationships and EliminatingViolence Network – PREVNet:Phone: (613) 533-6014

19 Established Networks of Centres ofExcellence:

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES:

Canadian Institute for PhotonicInnovations – CIPI:Phone: (418) 656-3013

Geomatics for Informed Decisions –GEOIDE:Phone: (418) 656-7758

Institute for Robotics and IntelligentSystems – IRIS:Phone: (613) 727-9507

Mathematics of Information Technologyand Complex Systems – MITACS:Phone: (604) 291-3439

ENGINEERING ANDMANUFACTURING

Automobile of the 21st Century –AUTO21:Phone: (519) 253-3000, ext. 4130

Intelligent Sensing for InnovativeStructures – ISIS:Phone: (204) 474-8506

HEALTH, HUMAN DEVELOPMENTAND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Advanced Foods and Materials Network– AFMNet:Phone: (519) 824-6253

Allergy, Genes and Environment Network– AllerGen:Phone: (905) 526-9140 ext. 26502

Canadian Arthritis Network – CAN:Phone: (416) 586-4770

Canadian Genetic Diseases Network -CGDN:Phone: (604) 221-7300

Canadian Language and LiteracyResearch Network – CLLRNet:Phone: (519) 661-3619

Canadian Network for Vaccines andImmunotherapeutics – CANVAC:Phone: (514) 288-8200

Canadian Stroke Network – CSN:Phone: (613) 562-5800 ext. 8593

Prionet Canada:Phone: (604) 562-8528


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Stem Cell Network (SCN):Phone: (613) 562-5826

NATURAL RESOURCES ANDENVIRONMENT:

Network in Aquaculture – AquaNet:Phone: (709) 737-3245

ArcticNet (2003-2008):Phone: (418) 656-5233

Canadian Water Network – CWN:Phone: (519) 888-4567, ext. 6367

Sustainable Forest Management Network– SFM:Phone: (780) 492-6659

Glendale Campus, 135 Taylor Rd.,Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Niagara College offers more than 70 di-ploma, graduate certificate, and degree pro-grams, as well as apprenticeship and skillstraining. Areas of specialization includehospitality and tourism, advanced technol-ogy and policing and public safety. TheCollege is home to Canada’s first teachingwinery and to the globally recognizedNiagara Culinary Institute.

World Wide Web: www.niagarac.on.ca

Phone: (905) 641-2252FAX: (905) 736-6020

Darrell Neufeld, APR, Manager,Corporate CommunicationsExt. 4041

Michael Wales, Communications OfficerExt. 7773

Niagara Grape and WineFestival8 Church St., Ste. 100,St. Catharines, ON L2R 3B3

Visit Niagara’s wine country during our55-year-old celebration of our grape/wineindustries. Five-time recipient of ABA’s Top100 Events in North America. CelebrateOntario’s acclaimed grape/wine and culi-nary industries year round with the NiagaraIcewine Festival every January, New Vin-tage Festival every June, Niagara Wine Fes-tival every September.

World Wide Web:www.niagarawinefestival.com


Ken Weir, PresidentExt. 10E-mail: [email protected]

Brian Kroeker, Marketing Co-ordinatorExt. 13FAX: (905) 688-2570E-mail:[email protected]

Kim Reep, Events and Special ProjectsManagerExt. 11E-mail: [email protected]

Nielsen Media Research(Canada)160 McNabb St., Markham, ON L3R 4B8

The leading provider of national elec-tronic television audience measurementservices in Canada since 1989. We also pro-vide advertising information services in-cluding advertising expenditures of mainmedia, GRP data, and creative monitoringservices for television and print.

World Wide Web: www.nielsenmedia.ca

Public Relations:Paul Robinson, Director, Marketing andCommunicationsPhone: (905) 940-5039

Canadian Head Office:Phone: (905) 475-9595FAX: (905) 475-7296

Eastern Canada:1155, rue Metcalfe, bur 1470,Montréal, Québec H3B 2V6Phone: (514) 878-0838FAX: (514) 878-0828

Kelly Short

Western Canada:Park Place, 666 Burrard St., Ste. 500,Vancouver, BC V6C 3P6Phone: (604) 639-3144FAX: (604) 688-2419

Non-Smokers’ RightsAssociation720 Spadina Ave., Ste. 221,Toronto, ON M5S 2T9

The NSRA is an award-winning nationalhealth advocacy organization internation-ally recognized for its role in fighting forpublic policy changes on tobacco. TheNSRA has sparked precedent-setting lawreform initiatives and earned a solid reputa-tion for financial analysis of the tobacco in-dustry, especially of tobacco taxation.NSRA campaigns have led to precedents fortobacco advertising, cigarette packagewarnings, non-smokers’ rights and for regu-lation of the tobacco industry.

World Wide Web: www.nsra-adnf.ca

Toronto Office:Garfield Mahood, Executive DirectorPhone: (416) 928-2900Cellular: (416) 451-4285FAX: (416) 928-1860Residence: (416) 964-6279E-mail: [email protected]

Ottawa Office:130 Albert St., Ste. 1903,Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4Francis Thompson, Director of PolicyPhone: (613) 230-4211Cellular: (613) 355-6532FAX: (613) 230-9454E-mail: [email protected]

Montreal Office:833, rue Roy est, Montréal, QC H2L 1E4François Damphousse, DirectorPhone: (514) 843-3250FAX: (514) 843-3562E-mail: [email protected]

200 – 55 Murray St.,Ottawa, ON K1N 5M3

NSI provides reliable and independent re-search and information on: aid, trade, inter-national finance and debt, civil society andgovernance, gender equality, human secu-rity and conflict, and other issues related tothe developing world and Canadian foreignpolicy. The North-South Institute is a chari-table, non-partisan organization.

World Wide Web: www.nsi-ins.ca

Lois L. Ross, Director ofCommunications and PublicationsPhone: (613) 241-3535, ext. 235FAX: (613) 241-7435E-mail: [email protected]

Northern AlbertaInstitute of Technology11762 106 St., Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1

NAIT is one of the largest institutes oftechnology in Canada, providing educationin business, advanced technologies andskilled trades to more than 67,500 studentsannually at eight campuses in Alberta. Over-all, the Institute offers some 250 programsand over 1,000 continuing educationcourses. Each year, about 4,000 graduatesreceive applied degrees, diplomas and cer-tificates and more than 2,000 apprenticescomplete their technical training componentfor journeyman certification.

World Wide Web: www.nait.ca


Raquel Maurier, Public Relations OfficerPhone: (780) 471-8447FAX: (780) 491-1357E-mail: [email protected]

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Office of the Informationand Privacy Commissionerof Alberta9925 109 St., Ste. 410,Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8

Alberta’s Information and Privacy Com-missioner is an Officer of the Legislature.As such, the Commissioner is independentof government.

The Commissioner has a broad range ofresponsibilities including reviewing infor-mation decisions made under the Freedomof Information and Protection of PrivacyAct, the Health Information Act and the Per-sonal Information Protection Act, and inves-tigating complaints that personal informa-tion has been collected, used or disclosed inviolation of these Acts.

World Wide Web: www.oipc.ab.ca

Phone: (780) 422-6860E-mail: [email protected]

18 Alliance Blvd., Unit 3,Barrie, ON L4M 5A5

Rob Bell is an expert authority on e-com-merce, e-mail marketing, credit card andshopping cart solutions. As CEO of1ShoppingCart.com, he’s handled over halfa billion dollars in online transactions.

His 20-year career began running com-mercial online bulletin board systems (BBS)and included $35 million in sales to NortelNetworks.

World Wide Web:www.1shoppingcart.com

Phone: (705) 792-1961Toll free: 1-888-255-6230

Robert W. Bell, President and CEOExt. 2224E-mail: [email protected]

Martin Wales, Business Development/Media RelationsExt. 2238After hours cellular: (416) 618-5630E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Association ofCertified EngineeringTechnicians andTechnologists10 Four Seasons Place, Ste. 404,Toronto, ON M9B 6H7

OACETT is the professional associationthat certifies engineering/applied sciencetechnicians and technologists. OACETT’s22,000 members are a vital part of the engi-neering team in all disciplines of engineer-ing/applied science technology, and areidentified by the titles C.Tech. (CertifiedTechnician), C.E.T. (Certified EngineeringTechnologist) and A.Sc.T. (Applied ScienceTechnologist).

World Wide Web: www.oacett.org


David Thomson, Executive DirectorExt. 251E-mail: [email protected]

Sam DiGiandomenico, B.A., Registrarand Director, IETOExt. 247E-mail: [email protected]

Sharon Leonard, Director, MemberServices and BenefitsExt. 242E-mail: [email protected]

Hillary Tedoldi, C.A.E., Director,Finance and AdministrationExt. 230E-mail: [email protected]

Colleen Mellor, Editor, The OntarioTechnologistExt. 227 or (905) 278-0482E-mail: [email protected]

CTEN (Canadian Technical EmploymentNetwork):Phone: (416) 621-9621FAX: (416) 621-8694E-mail: [email protected] Wide Web: www.cten.ca

Ontario Association ofConsultants, Counsellors,Psychometrists andPsychotherapists (OACCPP)253 College St., Ste. 134,Toronto, ON M5T 1R5

The Ontario Association of Consultants,Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psycho-therapists is a non-statutory, self-regulatingprofessional association representing pro-viders of mental health services in the gen-eral areas of consulting, counselling,psychoeducational assessment and psycho-therapy. The majority of its 1,950 membershold M.A. degrees in psychology, counsel-ling psychology or social work.

World Wide Web: www.oaccpp.ca


Tom McFadden, Executive DirectorNaseema Siddiqui, President, PublicPolicyJohn Marai, CertificationGisela Wood, Professional Conduct,FinanceGlenn Mitges, MembershipMichael Solby, Professional DevelopmentRichard Isaacs, Ethics

Ontario Association ofLandscape Architects3 Church St., Ste. 407,Toronto, ON M5E 1M2

The Ontario Association of LandscapeArchitects is the professional organizationrepresenting accredited landscape archi-tects. Only OALA full members can legallyuse the term “landscape architect” in On-tario. Members apply artistic and scientificprinciples to research, planning, design andmanagement of both natural and built envi-ronments. They promote sustainable envi-ronments through land stewardship.

World Wide Web: www.oala.ca


Sarah Holland, Executive DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Karen Savoie, Membership Co-ordinatorE-mail: [email protected]


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2006–2007 EXECUTIVE:

President:Linda IrvineTown of Markham101 Town Centre Blvd.,Markham, ON L3R 9W3Phone: (905) 477-7000, ext. 2120FAX: (905) 479-7768E-mail: [email protected]

Past President:George AntoniukNAK Design Group355 Adelaide St. W., Ste. 400,Toronto, ON M5V 1S2Phone: (416) 340-8100, ext. 234FAX: (416) 340-7100E-mail: gantoniuk@nak_design.com

Secretary:Le’Ann Whitehouse SeelyCity of Hamilton77 James St. N., Ste. 330,Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3Phone: (905) 546-2424, ext. 2289FAX: (905) 546-2443E-mail: [email protected]

Vice-President/Treasurer:Arnis BudrevicsAlexander Budrevics & AssociatesLimited895 Don Mills Rd., Ste. 212,Toronto, ON M3C 1W3Phone: (416) 444-5201, ext 2FAX: (416) 444-5208E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Association ofMedical RadiationTechnologistsP.O. Box 1054, Brantford, ON N3T 5S7

OAMRT is the authoritative provincialvoice and resource for the professionals ofMedical Radiation Technology. MRTs arehighly skilled healthcare professionals whoadminister ionizing radiation and magneticenergies which require a high standard ofpatient care with education in the most rap-idly changing and challenging environmentin health care. Currently the recognized dis-ciplines include Radiological Technologyand Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radia-tion Therapy and Magnetic ResonanceImaging.

World Wide Web: www.oamrt.on.ca

Robin Hesler, CEOPhone: (519) 753-6037Toll free (Ontario only): 1-800-387-4674FAX: (519) 753-6408

Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Servicesfor Seniors (OANHSS)7050 Weston Rd., Ste. 700,Woodbridge, ON L4L 8G7

OANHSS is a provincial association thathas represented non-profit providers oflong-term care, services and housing forseniors for over 85 years. Members operateover 26,000 long-term care beds and over5,000 seniors’ housing units. OANHSS iscommitted to supporting the common goalsof its members to provide quality programsand services to meet the needs of Ontario’sseniors.

World Wide Web: www.oanhss.org

Donna A. Rubin, Chief Executive OfficerPhone: (905) 851-8821, ext. 230FAX: (905) 851-0744E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Bar Association20 Toronto St., Ste. 300,Toronto, ON M5C 2B8

OBA is a voluntary professional associa-tion representing more than 15,000 Ontariolawyers, judges and law students. As thevoice of the legal profession, OBA is theonly legal association that represents law-yers from every practice area (called Sec-tions) across the province. Our memberscan provide expertise and commentary onevery practice area, case law, legislation, orissue facing the profession and the public.

World Wide Web: www.oba.org

Jonathan Clancy, Manager of Advocacy,Government Relations andCommunications

Catherine Revoy, Advocacy, GovernmentRelations and CommunicationsCo-ordinatorPhone: (416) 869-1047, ext. 348Toll free: 1-800-668-8900, ext. 348FAX: (416) 869-1390E-mail: [email protected]

20 Eglinton Ave. W., Ste. 1804,Toronto, ON M4R 1K8

The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’Association (OCSTA) represents the inter-ests and perspectives of all of Ontario’sEnglish Catholic school boards and authori-ties. For over 75 years the Association haseffectively worked with government leadersand representatives to ensure that the objec-tives and aspirations of Ontario’s Catholicschool communities are reflected in provin-cial education policies and legislation. On-tario’s Catholic school boards educate ap-proximately 600,000 students in Ontario.

World Wide Web: www.ocsta.on.ca


Bernard Murray, PresidentJohn Stunt, Executive DirectorSharon McMillan, Co-ordinator,Communications and Media Relations

Ontario Coalition AgainstPoverty10 Britain St., Toronto, ON M5A 1R6

OCAP is a direct-action anti-poverty or-ganization based in Toronto, Ontario,Canada. We mount grassroots political cam-paigns against regressive government poli-cies as they affect poor and working people.In addition, we provide direct-action advo-cacy for individuals against eviction, termi-nation of welfare benefits, and deportation.

World Wide Web: www.ocap.ca


John Clarke, OrganizerStephanie Gude, Organizer

Choice words......................................................A writer’s ambition should be to trade a hundred contemporary readers for tenreaders in ten years’ time and for one reader in a hundred years’ time.

– Arthur Koestler


Ontario College of Art &Design (OCAD)100 McCaul St., Toronto, ON M5T 1W1

The Ontario College of Art & Design(OCAD) is Canada’s largest university of artand design, specializing in creativity andinnovation. Established in 1876, the univer-sity has more depth and breadth in visualarts programs than any school of its kind inCanada

World Wide Web: www.ocad.ca


Sarah Mulholland, Media andCommunications Co-ordinatorExt. 327E-mail: [email protected]

Laura Matthews, Director ofCommunicationsExt. 222E-mail: [email protected]

Sara Diamond, PresidentExt. 200E-mail: [email protected]

65 St. Clair Ave. E., Ste. 400,Toronto, ON M4T 2Y8

OECTA represents 36,000 men/womenwho teach all grades in the publicly fundedEnglish Roman Catholic schools in Ontario.An association of teacher advocates com-mitted to Catholic education. Professionaldevelopment, collective bargaining, sup-port, protection/leadership provided. Affili-ated with the Ontario Teachers’ Federation,the Canadian Teachers’ Federation, Educa-tion International.

World Wide Web: www.oecta.on.ca

Phone: (416) 925-2493FAX: (416) 925-7764

Donna Marie Kennedy, PresidentExt. 417E-mail: [email protected]

Greg Pollock, General SecretaryExt. 418E-mail: [email protected]

Aleda O’Connor, Director ofCommunicationExt. 509E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Farm AnimalCouncilOntario AgriCentre, 100 Stone Rd. W.,Ste. 106, Guelph, ON N1G 5L3

OFAC is the voice of animal agriculture –a non-profit education organization that rep-resents Ontario’s livestock farmers, associa-tions and businesses. OFAC specializes inissues such as farm animal welfare, environ-ment, food safety and biotechnology. Con-tact OFAC for great contacts and with anyquestions on food or farming.

World Wide Web: www.farmissues.comwww.ofac.org

Crystal Mackay, Executive DirectorPhone: (519) 837-1326E-mail: [email protected]

Lianne Appleby, Beef and Cattle FarmingPhone: (519) 824-0334E-mail: [email protected]

Keith Robbins, Pig FarmingPhone: (519) 767-4600, ext. 613E-mail: [email protected]

Bill Mitchell, Dairy FarmingPhone: (905) 821-3160E-mail: [email protected]

Greg Morrison, Turkey FarmingPhone: (519) 748-9636E-mail: [email protected]

Janet Hueglin-Hartwick, Laying Hens/Egg FarmingPhone: (905) 858-9790E-mail: [email protected]

Linda Glendenning, Chicken FarmingPhone: (905) 637-0025E-mail: [email protected]

Andi McKillop, Sheep FarmingPhone: (519) 836-0043E-mail: [email protected]

Jennifer Haley, Veal FarmingPhone: (519) 824-2942E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Doug Powell, Food Safety NetworkPhone: (519) 824-4120, ext. 54280E-mail: [email protected]

Jackie Fraser, Crop FarmingPhone: (519) 837-1326E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Federation ofCommunity Mental Healthand Addiction Programs250 Consumers Rd., Ste. 806,Toronto, ON M2J 4V6

A network of over 200 community agen-cies that help people with mental health andaddiction problems to improve their qualityof life by providing rehabilitation, treat-ment, counselling, housing, employment.Through advocacy, education, networking,the Federation supports its members in re-lation to service development, planning/co-ordination, funding/administrative matters,and policy/legislation development.

World Wide Web: www.ofcmhap.on.ca

David Kelly, Executive DirectorPhone: (416) 490-8900, ext. 22FAX: (416) 490-8902

The Ontario GenealogicalSociety40 Orchard View Blvd., Ste. 102,Toronto, ON M4R 1B9

A membership organization, encouraging,bringing together and assisting those inter-ested in the pursuit of family history. Thirtybranches across the province meet monthly.Publishes the basic reference Genealogy inOntario. Reference library, free to the pub-lic, in Canadiana Department, North YorkCentral Library, 5120 Yonge St., Toronto,ON M2N 5N9.

World Wide Web: www.ogs.on.ca

SOCIETY OFFICE:Phone: (416) 489-0734FAX: (416) 489-9803E-mail: [email protected]

Fraser Dunford, Executive DirectorRobert Crawford, PresidentDon Hinchley, Vice-PresidentSteve Kressler, Vice-President, FinancePatrick Ross, Secretary

Alan Campbell, Region 1 Director:Essex, Kent, LambtonDennis Mulligan, Region 2 Director:Elgin, London, MiddlesexCarolynn Bart-Riedstra, Region 3Director: Grey Bruce, Huron, Perth,Waterloo, WellingtonVacant, Region 4 Director: Brant,Haldimand, Hamilton, Niagara, NorfolkBob Murphy, Region 5 Director: Halton-Peel, Simcoe, Toronto, YorkNancy Trimble, Region 7 Director:Kawartha, Quinte, Durham


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Ontario HomeopathicAssociation1043 Bloor St. W., Ste. 205,Toronto, ON M6H 1M4

A self-governing body of HomeopathicDoctors with the highest educational stand-ards in Canada, we promote homeopathichealth care and educate the public and gov-ernment on how homeopathic care may beincluded in standard health care. OHA alsoacts as a referral service to homeopaths byregion in Ontario.

World Wide Web:www.ontariohomeopath.com


Maya deSzegheo-Lang, PresidentPhone: (905) 373-8781E-mail: [email protected]

David Brule, Vice-PresidentPhone: (416) 788-0885E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Literacy Coalition65 Wellesley St. E., Ste. 503,Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7

The OLC is a membership-based provin-cial charitable organization that promotesliteracy in Ontario. OLC activities includepublic education, research and resource de-velopment, communication, and facilitatingprofessional development. The OLC workswith groups and individuals throughoutOntario who are involved in adult literacy,family literacy and workplace literacy.

World Wide Web: www.on.literacy.ca


Lesley Brown, Acting Executive DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Lottery andGaming Corporation4120 Yonge St., Ste. 420,Toronto, ON M4P 2B8

OLG is a provincial agency responsiblefor province-wide lottery games, commer-cial and charitable casinos, and the opera-tion and management of slot machine facili-

ties at horse racing tracks on behalf of theGovernment of Ontario (reporting to theMinistry of Public Infrastructure and Re-newal).

World Wide Web: www.olg.ca

4120 Yonge St., Ste. 420,Toronto, ON M4P 2B8

70 Foster Dr., Ste. 800,Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6V2

Duncan Brown, CEOPhone: (416) 224-4912FAX: (416) 224-4950E-mail: [email protected]

Timothy Reid, ChairPhone: (416) 224-4920FAX: (416) 224-7000

Ontario Motor VehicleIndustry Council789 Don Mills Rd., Ste. 800,Toronto, ON M3C 1T5

OMVIC administers the Motor VehicleDealers Act on behalf of the Minister ofGovernment Services. OMVIC’s mandate isto maintain a safe and informed market-place by ensuring registration of dealers andsalespeople, regularly inspecting dealer-ships, maintaining a complaint line for con-sumers and conducting investigations.

World Wide Web: www.omvic.on.ca

Brenda McIntyre, CommunicationsCo-ordinatorPhone: (416) 512-3167FAX: (416) 512-3757E-mail: [email protected]

Carl Compton, Executive Director andRegistrarPhone: (416) 226-6150E-mail: [email protected]

Mary Jane South, Deputy RegistrarPhone: (416) 226-3088E-mail: [email protected]

Laura Halbert, Director, CompliancePhone: (416) 226-2104E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Nurses’ Association85 Grenville St., Ste. 400,Toronto, ON M5S 3A2

The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) isthe union representing 52,500 registerednurses and allied health professionals work-ing in hospitals, long-term care facilities,public health, community agencies and in-dustry. Founded in 1973, ONA is Canada’slargest nurses’ union.

ONA leaders can provide expertise andcommentary on health care issues facing the

profession and the public.

World Wide Web:www.ona.orgwww.stillnotenoughnurses.ca


Linda Haslam-Stroud, RN, PresidentLesley Bell, RN, MBA, Chief ExecutiveOfficer

MEDIA RELATIONS:Sheree BondExt. 2430 Cellular: (416) 986-8240E-mail: [email protected]

Melanie LevensonExt. 2369 Cellular: (416) 801-8958E-mail: [email protected]

REGIONAL OFFICES:

Hamilton:2 King St. W., Unit 2R,Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1Phone: (905) 628-0805FAX: (905) 628-2557

Kingston:4 Cataraqui St., Ste. 306,Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7Phone: (613) 545-1110FAX: (613) 531-9043

London:750 Baseline Rd. E., Ste. 204,London, ON N6C 2R5Phone: (519) 438-2153FAX: (519) 433-2050

Orillia:210 Memorial Ave., Unit 126A,Orillia, ON L3V 7V1Phone: (705) 327-0404FAX: (705) 327-0511

Ottawa:1400 Clyde Ave., Ste. 211,Nepean, ON K2G 3J2Phone: (613) 226-3733FAX: (613) 723-0947

Sudbury:764 Notre Dame Ave., Unit 3,Sudbury, ON P3A 2T4Phone: (705) 560-2610FAX: (705) 560-1411

Thunder Bay:Woodgate Office Centre, 1139 Alloy Dr.,Ste. 214, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6M8Phone: (807) 344-9115FAX: (807) 344-8850

Timmins:707 Ross Ave. E., Ste. 110A,Timmins, ON P4N 8R1Phone: (705) 264-2294FAX: (705) 268-4355

Windsor:3155 Howard Ave., Ste. 220,Windsor, ON N8X 3Y9Phone: (519) 966-6350FAX: (519) 972-0814


375 University Ave., Ste. 800,Toronto, ON M5G 2J5

The Ontario Pharmacists’ Association isthe professional advocacy association rep-resenting the views and interests of over10,000 practising pharmacists and pharma-cists-in-training, in Canada’s largest prov-ince.

World Wide Web: www.opatoday.com


Mary-Anne Cedrone, Manager ofCommunicationsExt. 4266E-mail: [email protected]

Ophea (Ontario Physicaland Health EducationAssociation)1185 Eglinton Ave. E., Ste. 501,Toronto, ON M3C 3C6

Ophea is a not-for-profit organizationdedicated to supporting Ontario schoolcommunities through advocacy, quality pro-grams and services, and partnership build-ing. Ophea is led by the vision that all kidswill value, participate in and make a lifelongcommitment to active healthy living.

World Wide Web: www.ophea.net


Elio Antunes, Executive DirectorPhone: (416) 426-7120FAX: (416) 426-7373

Shannon Boyd, CorporateCommunications SpecialistPhone: (416) 426-7297E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario ProfessionalForesters Association8000 Yonge St., Unit 3,Innisfil, ON L9S 1L5

The Ontario Professional Foresters Asso-ciation, incorporated in 1957, is a non-profitorganization with approximately 1,000members across Ontario. The Associationregulates the practice of professional for-estry and actively contributes to thesustainability of Ontario’s forests by assur-ing the highest professional standards ofpractice in forestry.

World Wide Web: www.opfa.ca

Tony Jennings, RPF, Executive Directorand RegistrarPhone: (705) 436-2226FAX: (705) 436-1151E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Public HealthAssociation700 Lawrence Ave. W., Ste. 310,Toronto, ON M6A 3B4

The Ontario Public Health Association isa 3,000-member voluntary, non-profit or-ganization of community and public healthprofessionals. OPHA provides a credible,expert, non-partisan source of informationon public health issues. OPHA supports andprovides an analysis of a wide variety of is-sues concerning health promotion and dis-ease prevention.

World Wide Web: www.opha.on.ca


Connie Uetrecht, Interim ExecutiveDirector

Susan Sperling, Communications andPublic Relations OfficerExt. 230E-mail: [email protected]

Constituent Societies:ANDSOOHA – Public Health NursingManagement in OntarioAssociation of Ontario Health Centres(AOHC)Association of Public HealthEpidemiologists in Ontario (APHEO)Association of Supervisors of PublicHealth Inspectors of Ontario (ASPHI-O)

Canadian Institute of Public HealthInspectors (Ontario Branch) (CIPHI-O)Community Health Nurses’ InitiativesGroup (RNAO)Health Promotion Ontario (publichealth) (HPO.ph)Ontario Society of NutritionProfessionals in Public Health(OSNPPH)Ontario Association of Public HealthDentistry (OAPHD)Public Health Research, Education andDevelopment (PHRED) Program

Ontario Public SchoolBoards’ Association439 University Ave., 18th Fl.,Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Asso-ciation is the voice of the province’s publicschool boards on education issues, trendsand policies. With the leadership of electedschool trustees, the association developspositions and strategies to influence provin-cial-government policies and legislation af-fecting Ontario’s public elementary and sec-ondary students, parents and taxpayers.


Rick Johnson, PresidentGail Anderson, Executive DirectorJeff Sprang, Director of Communications

99 Duncan Mill Rd.,Don Mills, ON M3B 1Z2

Representing more than 40,000 Realtors,OREA strives to upgrade the standards ofreal estate practice. The association devel-ops and delivers Ontario’s mandatory reg-istration courses for real estate practitionersand represents Realtors to Queen’s Park. Anauthority on home buying and selling, hous-ing policy and legislation, and real estatepractice.

World Wide Web: www.orea.com

Bob McLean, Director ofCommunicationsOffice: (416) 442-3407FAX: (416) 445-2644After hours: (416) 449-7251

Choice words..............Look it up – you'll remember itlonger; screw it up and you'llremember it forever.

– Dean Tudor

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Ontario Secondary SchoolTeachers’ Federation60 Mobile Dr., Toronto, ON M4A 2P3

OSSTF welcomes media inquiries on botheducational and social issues. Founded in1919, OSSTF today represents 50,000 pub-lic secondary school teachers and educa-tional employees, including educationalpsychologists, school secretaries, audio-visual technicians and other education sup-port personnel. The federation is interna-tionally known for leadership in educationalresearch, curriculum development and po-litical action.

World Wide Web: www.osstf.on.ca

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:Phone: (416) 751-8300 in TorontoToll free: 1-800-267-7867FAX: (416) 751-3875

Rhonda Kimberley-Young, PresidentKen Coran, Vice-PresidentJack Jones, Vice-PresidentSheila Vandenberk, TreasurerPaul Elliott, Executive OfficerDesiree Francis, Executive OfficerSandra Sahli, Executive OfficerRod Albert, General SecretaryWendy Bolt, Associate General Secretary

Communications/Political Action:Pierre Côté, DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Marianne ClaytonE-mail: [email protected]

Educational Services:Bill Reith, Director

Protective Services:Dale Leckie, Director

Ontario Teachers’Pension Plan5650 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M2M 4H5

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in-vests the plan assets and provides pensionservices to the province’s 163,000 elemen-tary and secondary school teachers and101,000 retired teachers. The pension planhas assets of approximately $96 billion.

Deborah Allan, Director,Communications and Media RelationsPhone: (416) 730-5347FAX: (416) 730-6338E-mail: [email protected]

Ontario UndergraduateStudent Alliance26 Soho St., Ste. 345,Toronto, ON M5T 1Z7

The Ontario Undergraduate Student Alli-ance is a coalition of elected university stu-dent councils representing over 130,000 stu-dents. They have come together to protectthe interests of Ontario’s full- and part-timeundergraduate students by providing re-search and ideas to governments on how toimprove the quality and accessibility ofpost-secondary education.

World Wide Web: www.ousa.ca


Scott Courtice, Executive DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Paris Meilleur, PresidentE-mail: [email protected]

Jen Chan, Director, Research and PolicyAnalysisE-mail: [email protected]

Ryan La Flamme, Director,Communications and Member RelationsE-mail: [email protected]

Jeff Henry, Vice-President Education,University of Waterloo Federation ofStudentsE-mail: [email protected]

Paris Meilleur, Vice-President Education,University Students’ Council at theUniversity of Western OntarioE-mail: [email protected]

Meghan Teuber, Vice-PresidentUniversity Affairs, The Alma MaterSociety of Queen’s UniversityE-mail: [email protected]

J.D. Muir, Vice-President UniversityAffairs, Wilfrid Laurier UniversityStudents’ UnionE-mail: [email protected]

Brad Humble, Vice-President UniversityAffairs, Brock University Students’ UnionE-mail: [email protected]

William Ma, Vice-President UniversityAffairs, University of Windsor Students’AllianceE-mail: [email protected]

Kyra Machen, Vice-President Education,McMaster Students’ UnionE-mail: [email protected]

245 Commercial St., Milton, ON L9T 2J3OVMA is a professional association rep-

resenting 3,000 Ontario veterinarians.Members are in small-animal, large-animaland mixed practice, as well as those em-ployed in the government, industry and aca-demic institutions. Programs include gov-ernment and public relations and continuingeducation. OVMA spokespeople can dis-cuss such issues as pet health and veterinarymedicine.

World Wide Web: www.ovma.org

Toll free 1-800-670-1702FAX: (905) 875-0958

Doug Raven, Executive DirectorE-mail: [email protected]

Nadia Vercill, Manager, Communicationsand Public RelationsE-mail: [email protected]

Ontario Water WorksAssociation675 Cochrane Dr., East Tower, Ste. 630,Markham, ON L3R 0B8

The Ontario Water Works Association isOntario’s leading resource on safe drinkingwater. The OWWA is your connection tomore than 1,500 water supply professionals,including: research scientists, engineers,water utility managers and technicians,groundwater specialists, equipment manu-facturers and suppliers, and industry regu-lators.

World Wide Web: www.owwa.ca


Glenn Powell, Director ofCommunicationsPhone: (905) 827-4508Cellular: (905) 464-6200FAX: (905) 827-6483E-mail: [email protected]

Bill Balfour, Executive DirectorPhone: (905) 530-2200FAX: (905) 530-2135E-mail: [email protected]


Orderly Lives1200 Don Mills Rd., Ste. 118,North York, ON M3B 3N8

Since 1993 we have provided personal or-ganizing services for consumers, corporateand home-based businesses. We offer per-sonalized, organizational coaching thathelps clients to streamline their home andwork environments. Our new conciergeservice, Orderly on Call, is designed to sim-plify our clients’ time-challenged lives. Ourassociates will run the errands and handlethe projects that enable the effective runningof home or business life.

World Wide Web: www.orderlylives.net

Estelle Gee, DirectorPhone: (416) 461-8018E-mail: [email protected]

National Office:250 City Centre Ave., Ste. 400,Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7

An international development organiza-tion which funds self-help projects in devel-oping countries as well as development edu-cation projects in Canada. Oxfam Canadaacts as an advocate for developing countriesin Canada and can offer background infor-mation, informed commentary and knowl-edgeable contacts, both here and overseas.

World Wide Web: www.oxfam.ca

Dick Evans, Chair of the Board ofDirectors

Mark Fried, Media ContactPhone: (613) 237-5236Cellular: (613) 850-9723FAX: (613) 237-0524E-mail: [email protected]

Roger Musselman, CommunicationsPhone: (416) 535-2335FAX: (416) 537-6435E-mail: [email protected]

Naureen Khan, CommunicationsPhone: (416) 535-2335FAX: (416) 537-6435

National Office:Toll free: 1-800-466-9326

St. John’s, Newfoundland:Phone: (709) 753-2202

Halifax, Nova Scotia:Phone: (902) 425-7877

Toronto, Ontario:Phone: (416) 535-2335

Ottawa, Ontario:Phone: (613) 237-5236

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan:Phone: (306) 242-4097

Vancouver, British Columbia:Phone: (604) 736-7678

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655 Bay St., Ste. 1001,Toronto, ON M5G 2K4

PHD Canada is a leading media manage-ment company serving the needs of adver-tisers, advertising agencies, and the media.PHD’s media services include analysis,planning, research, buying, administration,as well as interactive media, direct responsemedia, new media packaging, media pro-motions, and regulatory consulting. PHDmanaged over $250 million of media spend-ing last year.

World Wide Web: www.phdca.com


Fred Forster, President, CEOPhone: (416) 324-1736

David Harrison, ChairmanPhone: (416) 324-1738

Cam Reston, CFO and Senior VP,Business AffairsPhone: (416) 324-1773

Fred Auchterlonie, VP, Client OperationsE-mail: [email protected]: (416) 324-1772

PJ Wade – The Catalyst712 Hillsdale Ave. E.,Toronto, ON M4S 1V3

Strategist/Futurist/Educator/Author –Attacks mediocrity. Champions “Room forImprovement” everywhere. Authority: BabyBoomers, emerging business trends, succes-sion planning , “seniors,” anti-ageism,“new” retirement (“unretirement”), 21stCentury personal planning (finances, hous-ing, workplace, lifestyles). Author: “DoLess, Know More, Achieve MoreTM” series.TV/radio experience. Provocative, contro-versial, quotable. Screw “the box”– go box-free!

World Wide Web: www.TheCatalyst.com

PJ Wade, THE CATALYSTPhone: (416) 487-2251 (anytime)FAX: (416) 487-5616E-mail: [email protected]

Randy Park, Author andSpeaker – “The ThinkingGuy”24 McMaster Ave.,Toronto, ON M4V 1A9

Randy Park advocates and develops long-term, big-picture thinking. An expert in howpeople think, Randy comments on energyissues and identifies leaders using the Os-trich Approach and the Parrot Principle.Corporations engage Randy for better deci-sion-making methods. Author of Thinkingfor Results; media appearances andspeeches worldwide.

World Wide Web:www.thinkingforresults.comwww.energypredicament.com


Randy Park, B.Sc., M.Eng. (Physics)Phone: (416) 703-9202Cellular: (416) 567-9540FAX: (416) 703-9198E-mail: [email protected]

Parlay Entertainment2305 Wyecroft Rd., 2nd Fl.,Oakville, ON L6L 6R2

Parlay Entertainment is a leading Cana-dian developer and licensor of online gam-bling software, including slots, lottery,bingo, and casino. As the inventor and pat-ent holder of online bingo, Parlay licensesits bingo software to online gaming sitesaround the world – including big brandssuch as Virgin, Yahoo and MSN.

World Wide Web: www.parlaygroup.com

Scott White, President and CEOPhone: (905) 337-6505FAX: (905) 337-2395E-mail: [email protected]

Andrew Branscombe, VP SalesPhone: (905) 337-6500FAX: (905) 337-2395E-mail: [email protected]

Perry Malone, CTOPhone: (905) 337-6510FAX: (905) 337-2395E-mail: [email protected]

Tyler Schwartz, CommunicationsSpecialistPhone: (905) 337-6532FAX: (905) 337-2395E-mail:[email protected]


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Parliamentary Names &Numbers489 College St., Ste. 305,Toronto, ON M6G 1A5

Parliamentary Names & Numbers is yourguide to governments in Canada. It’s an in-valuable resource, available in print andonline, for anyone who needs informationabout Canada’s politicians, senior bureau-crats, and the government sector generally,federally and provincially.

PNN lists duties, senior staff and contactnumbers for Members of Parliament, Sena-tors, Provincial Legislators, Federal andProvincial Ministries, Agencies and CrownCorporations, Parliamentary Committees,Embassies to Canada, Canadian EmbassiesAbroad, Federal Lobbyists and more.

It’s packed with information and com-pletely indexed by name, subject and riding,so you can find who or what you need fast.

With complete phone and fax numbers, E-mail, mailing addresses, and Web sites,PNN enables you to contact federal and pro-vincial governments in a number of ways.

A single subscription to ParliamentaryNames & Numbers is only $75 plus GST/HST. A subscription includes two print di-rectories plus access to the continuouslyupdated online version. Multiple-accesssubscriptions and bulk orders are also of-fered. The information in ParliamentaryNames & Numbers is also available as adatabase.

World Wide Web: www.sources.com/pnn/

Phone: (416) 964-7799FAX: (416) 964-8763

Patented MedicinePrices Review Board /Conseil d’examen du prixdes médicaments brevetés333 Laurier Ave. W., Ste. 1400,Ottawa, ON K1P 1C1

An independent quasi-judicial tribunal,the PMPRB limits the prices set by manu-facturers for all patented medicines sold inCanada to ensure that they are not excessive.Sales of patented drugs account for over70% of all drugs sold in Canada. ThePMPRB reports annually to Parliament onits activities, price trends of medicines, andpatentees’ R&D expenditures.

Le CEPMB est un organisme indépendantdétenant des pouvoirs quasi-judiciaires. Ilexerce un contrôle sur les prix du fabricantdes médicaments brevetés vendus auCanada afin qu’ils ne soient pas excessifs.

Les médicaments brevetés accaparent plusde 70 % des ventes totales de tous lesmédicaments vendus au Canada. LeCEPMB fait rapport au Parlement chaqueannée de ses activités, des tendances desprix des médicaments et des dépenses deR-D des brevetés.

World Wide Web:www.pmprb-cepmb.gc.ca

Sylvie Dupont, Secretary of the Board/Secrétaire du ConseilPhone/Tél.: (613) 954-8299Toll free/Sans frais: 1-877-861-2350E-mail/Courriel:[email protected]

Perimeter Institute forTheoretical Physics31 Caroline St. N.,Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5

Perimeter Institute is an independent, non-profit research centre where internationalscientists are clustering to push the limits ofour understanding of physical laws by con-templating and calculating new ideas aboutthe very essence of space, time, matter andinformation. Current research areas includeQuantum Information Theory, Foundationsof Quantum Theory, Superstring Theory,Quantum Gravity, Cosmology and ParticlePhysics. The institute also provides a widearray of educational outreach activities forstudents, teachers and the general publicacross Canada and beyond in order to sharethe joys of creative inquiry, research, dis-covery and innovation.

World Wide Web:www.perimeterinstitute.ca

Phone: (519) 569-7600FAX: (519) 569-7611

John Matlock, Director ofCommunicationsE-mail: [email protected]

Damian Pope, Director of ScientificOutreachE-mail: [email protected]

Personal ImpactInternational5155 Empire Dr., Burnaby, BC V5B 1N1

Kimberly Law, AICI, CIP is the first inWestern Canada to receive international rec-ognition as a Certified Image Professionalthrough the Association of Image Consult-ants International. She serves as AICI Am-bassador for British Columbia, Canada. Sheserved on AICI’s International Board of Di-rectors as VP of Membership 2004 to 2006.

World Wide Web:www.personalimpact.ca

Kimberly Law, AICI, CIP, Founder/Image AdvisorPhone: (604) 298-7228FAX: (604) 298-7948E-mail: [email protected]

Pet Industry JointAdvisory Council ofCanada/PIJAC Canada2442 St. Joseph Blvd., Ste. 102,Ottawa, ON K1C 1G1

PIJAC Canada exists to represent all thedifferent sectors of the Canadian pet indus-try. We see ourselves as the common de-nominator, bringing all the different sectorsto the same table, offering each of them theopportunity to work together to reach com-mon goals and objectives. Activities includeadvocacy, education, information.

World Wide Web: www.pijaccanada.com

Louis McCann, B.Sc., Executive DirectorPhone: (613) 834-2111Toll free: 1-800-667-7452FAX: (613) 834-4854E-mail:[email protected]

17300 Trans-Canada Hwy.,Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5

Pfizer is a research-based, globalhealthcare company whose principal mis-sion is to discover and develop innovativeproducts to help people enjoy longer,healthier and more productive lives. Pfizeris Canada’s leading pharmaceutical com-pany based on sales of prescription prod-ucts. Major pharmaceuticals include treat-ments for arthritis, erectile dysfunction,Alzheimer’s disease, high cholesterol, hy-pertension, angina, cancer, eye diseases,overactive bladder, migraine, depressionand panic disorder as well as antifungal andantibiotic medications. Brands of PfizerConsumer Healthcare include Nicorette,Nicoderm, Reactine, Benadryl, Benylin,


Polysporin, Purell, Sudafed, Lubriderm,BenGay, Visine, Zantac, Rolaids, Listerine,Plax, Desitin, GyneCure, Trosyd AF,Unisom, Actifed and Sinutab. Pfizer AnimalHealth produces vaccines and medicines forboth livestock and companion animals.

World Wide Web: www.pfizer.ca

Don Sancton, Director, Corporate AffairsPhone: (514) 426-7063FAX: (514) 426-6831E-mail: [email protected]

Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited(DuPont Agriculture &Nutrition)P.O. Box 730, Chatham, ON N7M 5L1

Established in 1946, Pioneer Hi-BredLimited is Canada’s premier seed geneticsand plant biotechnology company. A whollyowned subsidiary of Pioneer Hi-Bred Inter-national, Inc. From headquarters inChatham, Ontario, Pioneer develops, pro-duces and markets agricultural seeds (corn,soybeans, canola, sunflowers, alfalfa,wheat) to crop and livestock farmers, grainprocessors and other end-use customers.200 employees and 250 sales representa-tives in Canada.

World Wide Web:www.pioneer.com/canada

Phone: (519) 352-6350Toll free: 1-800-265-9435FAX: (519) 436-6753

Jim Gumpert, President/BusinessDirectorTim Welbanks, Technical InformationManagerDr. Ian Grant, Corn Research DirectorDr. Brad Hedges, Soybean ResearchManagerTim Weller, Production Manager

Art Stirling, Government and IndustryAffairs Manager/Biotechnology AffairsManagerE-mail: [email protected]

Dave Charne, Worldwide Director ofCanola BreedingPhone: (905) 846-4446

Planned Parenthood ofToronto36B Prince Arthur Ave.,Toronto, ON M5R 1A9

Planned Parenthood is a pro-choice com-munity health centre committed to the prin-ciples of equity and to providing accessibleand inclusive primary and sexual health careservices that promote healthy sexuality andinformed decision making to the people ofthe City of Toronto. Planned Parenthood’sservices include:

Primary and sexual health clinical serv-ices for youth ages 13 to 25Peer-based sexual health information forteens through telephone and InternetSexual health education in schools andcommunitiesAnti-homophobia education in schoolsand communities

World Wide Web: www.ppt.on.ca

Phone: (416) 961-0113FAX: (416) 961-2512

Media Inquiries:Hazelle Palmer, Executive DirectorExt. 238E-mail: [email protected]

888 Dunsmuir St., Ste. 600,Vancouver, BC V6C 3K4

Plutonic Power is an emerging renewableenergy producer in British Columbia. Itsproposed 22 run-of-river projects have de-sign capacity of approximately 1100 MW.Included is the creation of the Green PowerCorridor, a series of projects with the poten-tial to catapult B.C. to the forefront of greenpower in North America.

World Wide Web: www.plutonic.ca

Toll free: 1-877-669-4999FAX: (604) 682-3727

Donald McInnis, President and CEOE-mail: [email protected]

Marc Stachiw, Director of CorporateDevelopmentE-mail: [email protected]

Nancy Goertzen, Investor RelationsE-mail: [email protected]

Pontifical MissionSocieties3329 Danforth Ave.,Scarborough, ON M1L 4T3

International Missionary Organization.Through enlivening and fundraising assistsPope John Paul II in the work of evangeli-zation. Individuals concerned about thespiritual and material needs of millions onfive continents help effectively through thePontifical Mission Societies: Propagation ofthe Faith; St. Peter the Apostle; Holy Child-hood Association; Missionary Union.

World Wide Web:www.missionsocieties.ca


Sister Leona Spencer, National DirectorAfter hours: (416) 265-1537E-mail: [email protected]

Propagation of the Faith:Sister Leona Spencer, National Director

St. Peter the Apostle:Rev. John Walsh, National Secretary

Holy Childhood Association:Mary Jo Mahon-Oakes, NationalSecretaryE-mail: [email protected]

MISSIONS TODAY:Address enquiries to Patricia McKinnon,EditorE-mail: [email protected]

Predictable Futures –The Business Family Centre10104 103 Ave., Ste. 1211,Edmonton, AB T5J 0H8

This alliance of advisors brings togethercore competencies to fully advise the fam-ily business entrepreneur. This group of ex-perienced professionals offers strategicplanning, succession planning, personal fi-nancial and estate planning, family planning(family harmony plus business harmony),leadership training and wealth management.

Choice words......................................................All change in history, all advance, comes from the non-conformists. If there hadbeen no troublemakers, no Dissenters, we should still be living in caves.

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World Wide Web:www.predictablefutures.com

Gordon Wusyk, PresidentPhone: (780) 702-2499FAX: (780) 428-1410E-mail:[email protected]

The Presbyterian Church inCanada50 Wynford Dr., Toronto, ON M3C 1J7

The church is active in overseas missions,development and partnership; native minis-try; rural and urban church development;and global and domestic justice issues. Itsroots are in the Reformation, with focus oneducation for ministers and laity. The na-tional office houses: national staff, GeneralAssembly staff, archives and Bookroom.

World Wide Web: www.presbyterian.ca


Keith Knight, Communications DirectorExt. 327E-mail: [email protected]

General Assembly:Wilma Welsh, ModeratorE-mail: [email protected]

Rev. Stephen Kendall, Principal ClerkExt. 227E-mail: [email protected]

Life and Mission Agency:Rev. Dr. Richard Fee, General SecretaryExt. 257E-mail: [email protected]

Justice:Stephen Allen, Associate SecretaryExt. 256E-mail: [email protected]

Relief and Development:Ken Kim, Director, Presbyterian WorldService and DevelopmentExt. 245E-mail: [email protected]

Karen Plater, CommunicationsCo-ordinator, Presbyterian World Serviceand DevelopmentExt. 243E-mail: [email protected]

Archives:Kim Arnold, ManagerExt. 310E-mail: [email protected]

The Presbyterian Record:David Harris, EditorExt. 307E-mail: [email protected]

Women’s Missionary Society:Sarah Kim, Executive SecretaryExt. 321E-mail: [email protected]

The Bookroom:Susan Clarke, ManagerExt. 231E-mail: [email protected]

Planned Giving:Rev. Herb Gale, Associate SecretaryExt. 278E-mail: [email protected]

P.O. Box 82, Ste. 3000,Royal Trust Tower, TD Centre,Toronto, ON M5K 1G8

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides indus-try-focused assurance, advisory and taxservices for public, private and governmentclients in all markets. In Canada, our morethan 4,300 partners and staff across thecountry connect their thinking, experienceand solutions to help clients solve theirunique business problems. Our profession-als serve all major industry sectors and pro-duce regular surveys and analysis in the fol-lowing areas:

Financial ServicesConsumer and Industrial ProductsTechnology, Information and Communi-cations, Entertainment and Media, andLife Sciences

World Wide Web: www.pwc.com/ca

Jennifer Gillard, Director,Communications and Media RelationsPhone: (416) 815-5041E-mail: [email protected]

Carolyn Forest, Manager, MediaRelationsPhone: (416) 814-5370E-mail: [email protected]

Privacy Commissioner ofCanadaPlace de Ville, Tower B, 112 Kent St.,3rd Fl., Ottawa, ON K1A 1H3

The Privacy Commissioner of Canada isan Officer of Parliament mandated to pro-tect and promote the privacy rights of Ca-nadians. The Privacy Commissioner over-sees two federal laws – the Privacy Act andthe Personal Information Protection andElectronic Documents Act.

World Wide Web: www.privcom.gc.ca

Phone: (613) 995-8210Toll free: 1-800-282-1376TDD: (613) 992-9190FAX: (613) 947-6850

Jennifer Stoddart, PrivacyCommissioner of Canada

Heather Black, Assistant PrivacyCommissionerRaymond D’Aoust, Assistant PrivacyCommissioner

25 Sheppard Ave. W., Ste. 1000,Toronto, ON M2N 6S9

Professional Engineers Ontario adminis-ters the Professional Engineers Act by li-censing professional engineers, and settingstandards for and regulating engineering inOntario so that the public interest is servedand protected. Rigorously educated, expe-rienced and committed to a Code of Ethics,licensed professional engineers can be iden-tified by the P.Eng. after their names.

World Wide Web: www.peo.on.ca

David Smith, Manager, CommunicationsPhone: (416) 840-1068Toll free: 1-800-339-3716, ext. 1068FAX: (416) 224-8168Toll free FAX: 1-800-268-0496E-mail: [email protected]

Professional WritersAssociation of Canada215 Spadina Ave., Ste. 123,Toronto, ON M5T 2C7

Canada’s national association of profes-sional freelance writers. Offers membersnetworking; promotion on online database(www.writers.ca); referrals; contract ad-vice; ombudsman services; professional de-velopment; group discounts; electronicnews bulletin; national newsletter. Sells the“PWAC Guide to Roughing It in the Mar-ket.”

World Wide Web: www.pwac.ca

John Degen, Executive DirectorPhone: (416) 504-1645FAX: (416) 913-2327E-mail: [email protected]

Project Ploughshares57 Erb St. W., Waterloo, ON N2L 6C2

Canadian ecumenical agency of the Cana-dian Council of Churches that carries outresearch, analysis, dialogue and public dis-cussion of peace and security issues inCanada and internationally. Issues include:defence policy, military exports, arms trade,


disarmament, peacebuilding, human secu-rity. Regular publications: The Plough-shares Monitor (quarterly), Armed ConflictsReport (annual).

World Wide Web: www.ploughshares.ca

Phone: (519) 888-6541FAX: (519) 888-0018

John Siebert, Executive DirectorExt. 702E-mail: [email protected]

Ernie Regehr, O.C., Senior PolicyAdvisorExt. 712E-mail: [email protected]

The Public InterestAdvocacy CentreOne Nicholas St., Ste. 1204,Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7

PIAC, a national non-profit organization,provides legal representation and researchon issues that involve utilities, governmentprograms and important public services.PIAC works on behalf of ordinary Canadi-ans, and the organizations that representthem, in the areas of telecommunications,energy, transportation, privacy, broadcast-ing, competition law and policy, bankingand financial services.

World Wide Web: www.piac.ca


Michael Janigan, Executive Director andGeneral CounselExt. 26 After hours: (613) 724-7936

John Lawford, Legal CounselExt. 25 After hours: (613) 237-8125

Michael BuonaguroPhone: (416) 767-1666E-mail: [email protected]

Public Service Alliance ofCanada (PSAC)233 Gilmour St., Ottawa, ON K2P 0P1

Among Canada’s largest unions, PSAC,with 150,000 members, represents federalemployees as well as workers in three ter-ritorial governments, government agencies,Crown corporations, para-public and privatesector organizations.

Our 17 component unions generally cor-respond to federal government departmentsor major outside employers. PSAC offers itsmembers services that are second to nonefrom its Ottawa headquarters and regional

offices.

World Wide Web: www.psac-afpc.com

Communications and Political ActionSection:FAX: (613) 236-1654

Denis Boivin, Co-ordinatorPhone: (613) 560-4280E-mail: [email protected]

Pierre Lebel, OfficerPhone: (613) 560-5482E-mail: [email protected]

Louise Laporte, OfficerPhone: (613) 560-4287E-mail: [email protected]

Alain Cossette, OfficerPhone: (613) 560-4317E-mail: [email protected]

Joselito Calugay, OfficerPhone: (613) 560-4235E-mail: [email protected]

Regional Offices:St. John’s: (709) 726-6453Gander: (709) 651-3727Halifax: (902) 443-3541Charlottetown: (902) 892-5481Moncton: (506) 857-4220Quebec City: (418) 666-6500Montreal: (514) 875-7100Gatineau: (819) 777-4647Ottawa: (613) 560-2560Kingston: (613) 542-7322Toronto: (416) 485-3558London: (519) 659-1124North Bay: (705) 472-9421Thunder Bay: (807) 345-8442Winnipeg: (204) 947-1601Regina: (306) 757-3575Saskatoon: (306) 244-3033Calgary: (403) 270-6555Edmonton: (780) 423-1290Vancouver: (604) 430-5631Victoria: (250) 953-1050Whitehorse: (867) 667-8887Yellowknife: (867) 873-5670

RRadiation Safety Institute ofCanada1120 Finch Ave. W., Ste. 607,Toronto, ON M3J 3H7

With “Good science in plain language,”®

the Radiation Safety Institute provides im-partial, professional advice, public educa-tion, training and technical services on ra-diation exposure in the workplace, the en-vironment and in homes and schools. Ac-cording to UN officials, Canada’s RadiationSafety Institute is the only independent or-ganization of its kind in any country.

World Wide Web:www.RadiationSafety.ca

National Office, Toronto:Tina de Geus, Information OfficerPhone: (416) 650-9090, ext. 28FAX: (416) 650-9920E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Fergal Nolan, President and CEODr. Reza Moridi, Vice-President andChief Scientist

National Laboratories, Saskatoon:Phone: (306) 975-0566FAX: (306) 975-0494

Real Estate Council ofOntario3250 Bloor St. W., Ste. 600, East Tower,Toronto, ON M8X 2X9

RECO administers the Real Estate andBusiness Brokers Act, 2002 on behalf of theOntario Ministry of Government Services.In order to trade in real estate in Ontario,you must be registered, or specifically ex-empted from registration, under the act.Currently, there are more than 44,000 reg-istered real estate brokers/salespersons inOntario.

World Wide Web: www.reco.ca

Sandra Gibney, Manager,Communications and Corporate InitiativesPhone: (416) 207-4842FAX: (416) 207-4820E-mail: [email protected]

Recreation Vehicle DealersAssociation of Canada6411 Buswell St., Ste. 204,Richmond, BC V6Y 2G5

The voice of the Canadian recreation ve-hicle industry, representing dealers, rentalagents, parts and service facilities, distribu-tors, suppliers, manufacturers and the finalusers. A non-profit association to promoteprofessionalism in the RV industry. MajorRVDA concerns include education, com-munication, shows, use, safety, laws andlobbying government and industry groups.

World Wide Web: www.rvda.ca

NATIONAL OFFICE:Phone: (604) 718-6325

Eleonore Hamm, ExecutiveVice-PresidentPhone: (604) 204-0559FAX: (604) 204-0154E-mail: [email protected]