Issue 20 I MAY/JuNe I 2012

DialogueUpstream

Keeping employees informed about Canada’s oil and gas industry I www.capp.ca

InsideIndustry in the news PAGe two

Employee perspectivesu Meet Jason Currie, offshore installation manager of the seaRose platform. PAGe fIve

Innovation and technologyu Researchers are creating tiny solutions to large challenges in the oil and gas industry

using metagenomic research. PAGe sIx

Industry practice and regulations PAGe seveN

Relationships behind the resourceu the talisman energy Choir is bringing smiles to people’s faces with a joyful noise. PAGe NINe

CAPP Events & Updates

CAPP Speaker Series – Vaughn Palmer, political columnist for the Vancouver Sun. June 13, 2012, Calgary, Alta

CAPP Speaker Series – Todd Hirsch, economist and author. June 19, 2012, Calgary, Alta

CAPP Investment Symposium, December 10 to 12, 2012, Toronto, Ont CAPP is moving the 2012 Investment symposium to toronto.

Check CAPP`s website in the next few weeks for program details.

Mark your

calendars!

The 2012 Canadian Crude Oil Forecast and Market Outlook is

now available, offering a new forecast to 2030 along with an

updated assessment of potential market and infrastructure

options.

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2012 Canadian Crude Oil Forecast releasedCanadian crude oil production will more than double to 6.2 million barrels per day by 2030 from three million barrels per day in 2011, according to CAPP’s 2012 Crude oil forecast, Markets and Pipelines outlook.

“Resurging growth in western Canadian conventional oil production and new oil sands investments are driving the positive outlook,” said Greg stringham, vice-president, markets and oil sands. “Canadian oil is clearly on the global stage and this forecast growth will put Canada in the top three or four oil producers in the world.”

Conventional production is increasing because new technology allows industry to produce oil from formerly uneconomic resources, reversing a significant declining production trend over the last decade. oil sands growth reflects Canada’s supply potential and growing international demand for oil.

“It’s good news for all Canadians because responsible development of this secure, reliable energy source creates jobs across Canada, increased revenue for governments through higher royalty and tax payments, and additional investment in a wide range of businesses throughout the country,” stringham said.

stronger growth in both conventional oil and oil sands supply means tighter availability of pipeline capacity in the next few years and an increased urgency for timely expansions and new capacity to markets. timely regulatory decisions on new upstream development and infrastructure projects will enhance Canada’s international competitiveness in attracting the investment needed to support this production growth and realize market opportunities, benefiting all Canadians.

u Read the CAPP news release announcing the report.

u Access the 2012 Canadian Crude Oil Forecast and Market Outlook.

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CAPP launched an integrated advertising campaign focused on the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas sector and the people who work in the industry on May 7, 2012.

the campaign raises the profile of the local oil and gas industry and builds a sense of pride in the role Newfoundlanders play to develop the oil and gas resources safely.

u Learn more about Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas sector.

u Read about Jason Currie, a Newfoundlander working in the offshore industry.

Telling Canada’s offshore stories

2012 Canadian Crude oil Production forecast (million b/d) 2011 Actual 2015 2020 2025 2030western Canada Conventional 1.1 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.1 oil sands 1.6 2.3 3.1 4.2 5.0eastern Canada 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1total Canadian 3.0 3.8 4.7 5.6 6.2

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Industry in the news continued

Energy at work for all Canadiansthe latest round of oil sands advertising began in late May, with CAPP’s first ads featuring

Larry Matychuk from the united Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters and Martyn Piper

of the united Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. In the ad, Matychuk and

Piper describe the skilled trades career and job opportunities available in the oil sands for

people all across Canada. Canada’s oil sands are the single largest employer of unionized

building trades in the country.

CAPP’s oil sands advertising program has made significant progress in creating a more

positive perception of our industry among Canadians. Canadians tell us they like hearing

from individuals they can relate to, bringing complex questions down to earth with

specific examples of how the oil sands relates to them.

the program continues to evolve, addressing environment and the economic benefits

across Canada.

u the ads can be viewed here.

elise Bieche has joined CAPP as the new Manager, National Air Issues. Bieche comes to us with substantial experience in the

sector from her time at encana. elise.Bieche@capp.ca

Scott Meakin has joined CAPP as the Manager, Corporate Responsibility. Meakin joins CAPP with substantial

industry experience at Petro-Canada and then suncor. Most recently he worked with stratos as a regional director. scott.Meakin@capp.ca

Cynthia Simeon has joined CAPP as a receptionist and database administrator. simeon joins CAPP from MsH

International. Cynthia.simeon@capp.ca

New faces at CAPP

Schultz receives 2012 Energy Bear AwardNick schultz, CAPP’s vice-president, pipeline regulation and general counsel, has been

awarded a 2012 energy Bear Award by the Canadian energy Law forum.

schultz received the award for his many contributions during his 34-year career. He has served

at CAPP for the last 17 years, highlighted by ground-breaking work in the negotiation with

westcoast energy that moved westcoast’s raw gas gathering and processing system from

cost of service regulation to a form of light handed regulation with westcoast fully at risk for

the utilization of the facilities.

“I am honoured and humbled to be selected,” said schultz. “there are many excellent lawyers

involved with energy regulation.”

the award, presented by the Canadian energy Law forum, recognizes substantial contributions

to the field of energy regulatory law that demonstrate ongoing leadership and excellence.

the award is a soapstone carving of a polar bear, weighing more than 30 pounds, sculpted by renowned Nunavut master carver Mark totan.

winners are selected by the organizing committee of the Canadian energy Law forum, which is co-chaired by Alberta utilities Commission

(AuC) chief executive Bob Heggie and energy Arbitration Chambers president Gordon Kaiser.

Peter Thompson, Gordon Kaiser, J. Mark Rodger, Nick Schultz and Bob Heggie pose after presenting Schultz with the 2012 Energy Bear Award.

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Science education in N.L. gets boost from Hibernia

Industry in the news continued

Jamie Long, president of

HMDC, announces the

grant for the Johnson Geo

Centre.

News highlightsUNB researchers weigh in on shale gas development finding concerns on hydraulic fracturing misplaced, disposal underestimated. April 23, 2012 – University of New Brunswicku the university of New Brunswick released an opinion piece on shale gas development in New Brunswick. You can read it here.

u Angie Leonard, senior natural gas advisor for CAPP, discusses the UNB paper with Terry Seguin of CBC Fredericton.

Collyer speaks to APEGGAu CAPP President Dave Collyer spoke to the Association of engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APeGGA), delivering a talk titled

“Canadian oil and gas industry outlook – opportunities and challenges” on April 19, 2012. You can view his presentation here.

A $2.3 million grant from Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. will support the development of a new interactive exhibit on energy and mineral resources at the Johnson Geo Centre in st. John’s, Newfoundland. the grant will increase the reach of the Johnson Geo Centre’s educational programs to more rural schools in Newfoundland and Labrador. the new interactive technology and multi-media imagery will highlight the importance of responsible resource development.

u Learn more about the Johnson Geo Centre.

Standing shoulder- to-shoulder

Above: Robert Greco, group director for American Petroleum Institute, and Janet Annesley, vice- president of communications for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers at the G.I. Film Festival reception. Right: The poster that was displayed at the event.

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents member companies that produce

over 90 per cent of Canada’s natural gas and crude oil, including Canada’s Oil Sands Producers.

A message from Canada’s Oil Sands Producers. oilsandstoday.ca

The border between the United States and Canada is the world’s longest secure border for a reason. Our soldiers have fought side by side for freedom. Our two countries enjoy one of the largest trade relationships in the world. It puts both Americans and Canadians to work.

We’re proud to be America’s #1 supplier of crude oil.

We salute those who serve and thank you for your dedication.

Shoulder to shoulder.

Americans and Canadians.

Members of Canada's Royal Hamilton Light Infantry meet members of 2nd U.S. Armored Division, in the liberated town of Elbeuf, France; August 27, 1944. Photo credit: Lieutenant Ken BellCanada Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-204737

Canada and the united states’ long military history together was celebrated at a reception for the G.I. film festival in washington, D.C.

the film festival, which showcases films and documentaries about war and the military, was sponsored in part by CAPP. the third night, dubbed “International warrior Night”, was held at the Canadian embassy on May 16, 2012, and featured a Canadian film called “If I should fall”.

“the films shown tonight highlight the deep and unique relationship that Canada and the u.s. have,” said Janet Annesley, vice-president of communications for CAPP. “our message is that we are partners in security, including economic and energy security.”

u Learn more about the G.I. Film Festival

CAPP has introduced an electronic version of upstream Dialogue: the facts on oil sands – a mobile app now available for free download to Apple and BlackBerry devices.

Downloading is easy. from your mobile device, simply click the links below to access the app or search “oil sands” or “CAPP” from the Apple or BlackBerry app stores.

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Employee perspectives

Name: Jason Currie

Title: offshore Installation

Manager – seaRose

floating production

storage and offloading

vessel.

Company: Husky energy

Years experience: 15 years

Location: st. John’s, N.L.

A giant ship floating in the Atlantic ocean

is difficult to envision as a home-away-

from-home, but for Jason Currie and the

crew of the seaRose floating production

storage and offloading vessel, that is

exactly what it is.

Currie, the offshore installation manager

of the seaRose, works a 21 day rotation,

mostly with the same crew he has worked

with for the last seven years. that kind of

familiarity breeds closeness.

“As we all work, eat and sleep on the

facility, interaction with the complete

offshore work force is on a continuous

basis, which I believe is a great benefit to

the overall operation,” Currie says. “It is a

very close-knit group, who work very well

together as each team member brings

different attributes to the table.”

the camaraderie developed from spending

so much time together is one of the things

Currie likes most about his job.

“we have brought together such a strong

group of individuals to work on the

seaRose. At the same time the whole

group works as a team and do so in such

a relaxed manner,” says Currie. “It is a

very social type facility where everyone

interacts well together no matter what

position they hold. everyone looks outs for

each other each and every day.”

the 12-hour days start early for Currie.

His first focus each day is on the progress

of activities during the night to ensure

things are operating normally and safely. A

quick visit to the control room and bridge

area brings him up to speed. Next, he

completes the daily operations report and

sends it to the onshore operations group.

“then I meet with the supervisors as

we prepare for a morning call with the

onshore operations group to discuss

the last 24 hours and what is happening

in the next 24 hours,” he says. “for the

remainder of the day, I’m involved in the

day-to-day operation of the facility. I like to

visit work sites throughout the facility to

talk to everyone and ensure everything is

progressing in a safe manner.”

on any offshore platform safety is

fundamental. As a reminder to work safely,

the seaRose has a ‘My Reason to work

safely’ poster which the employees have

covered with pictures of their particular

reason to work safely.

“the poster is covered in individual

family-type pictures and is a great

reminder to everyone that safety is

paramount,” says Currie.

Currie believes that the oil and gas

industry is vital to Newfoundland and

Labrador. He is proud of Husky’s role as a

community partner in health care through

the Husky energy easter seals House

and local arts programs like the Husky

energy gallery at the Rooms, a provincial

museum, archive and gallery in st. John’s.

“for me personally, [the oil and gas

industry] provides me with an exceptional

place to work with incredible development

opportunities,” Currie says. “It is on the

forefront of technology and it is truly

amazing to see some of the things that

we are able to achieve when we bring

together some of the brightest individuals

in the country.”

At home on the high seas

Jason Currie oversees the control

room of the seaRose fPso.

Currie believes that the oil and gas industry is vital to Newfoundland

and Labrador.

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Remediation of tailings ponds, greenhouse

gas emissions and pipeline spills are

some of the large challenges confronting

Canada’s oil and gas industry and there

may be a very small solution: microbial

communities.

“Hydrocarbon resources, like bitumen, oil

and gas actually have life in them in the

form of microbes that are catalyzing very

fascinating reactions.” said Dr. Gijs van

Rooijen, chief scientific officer for Genome

Alberta. “the research community is

investigating what we can learn from the

life that is down there that will help us in

the processes that we need to recover that

resource, or help us to mitigate some of the

negative effects of development.”

Researchers, working with the support

of Genome Alberta, Genome Canada,

Genome BC and several industry partners,

study microbial communities using the

rapidly developing field of metagenomics.

scientists take and process samples

from oil sands, tailings ponds or other

hydrocarbon deposits. Any DNA found

in them is extracted and sequenced.

scientists then analyze and compare

the genetic information found against a

database of previously identified genetic

information to reveal which microorganisms

are present, which processes they use

to degrade hydrocarbons and get an

idea how they can be used to reduce

the environmental impacts and enhance

hydrocarbon extraction.

Metagenomic research has already begun

to make substantial contributions to

the energy sector in key areas, such as

microbial-influenced corrosion of pipelines,

reservoir souring, tailings-ponds emissions

and bioremediation.

Reservoir souring, the generation of toxic

and corrosive sour gas (H2s) following

water injection into a reservoir, is a

problem affecting a large percentage of oil

deposits. It occurs when sulfate-reducing

bacteria use energy derived from the

hydrocarbons to produce H2s from sulfate.

By understanding microbial population

dynamics, scientists have discovered if they

inject nitrate into the field along with water,

nitrate-reducing bacteria out-compete the

sulfate-reducing bacteria and stop sour gas

production. this method reduces reliance

on environmentally unfriendly biocides to try

and prevent souring.

“Another example of where metagenomics

are being used is in the area of corrosion

of pipelines,” said Dr. van Rooijen. “If you

look, there are some microbes that play

an important role in microbial-induced

corrosion (MIC). By identifying the

microbes that are causing corrosion,

operators can actually implement

strategies to control that corrosion in the

pipeline, and they can determine which

microbicides and additives are most

effective to deal with that.”

Researchers have also determined that

microbial communities have positive effects

on the settling of the fine particles of clay

and degrading toxins in oil sands tailings

ponds, but they can also have a negative

impact because microbial activity can

produce methane. they are now looking

to understand these microbial community

composition in tailings ponds and trying

to manipulate the communities so that

the settling of the clay continues with a

minimization of the methane production.

“Microbial communities are very active on

hydrocarbons and those microbes can

affect operations,” said Dr. van Rooijen.

“whether it is how quickly you are going

to be able to bioremediate a tailings

pond or what is the risk of corrosion, I

think those are the sorts of realizations

for the oil and gas industry that provide

significant opportunities to innovate by

better understanding what these microbial

communities are doing.”

u Read “Enhancing Energy Production and Environmental Outcomes through Genomics: The case for innovation”, a

paper published by Genome Alberta and

Canada’s Public Policy forum.

Tiny solutions to big challengesInnovation and technology

By using this process, scientists are able to determine which microbes are present in hydrocarbon deposits.

Gijs van Rooijen, Genome Alberta

“Hydrocarbon resources, like bitumen, oil and gas actually have life in them

in the form of microbes that are catalyzing very fascinating reactions.”

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Industry practice and regulations

Safer suits for helicopter passengers

If a helicopter goes down in the Atlantic ocean, hypothermia from

the frigid waters is a very serious concern for the passengers.

to help protect workers in these rare circumstances, the Canadian

General standards Board (CGsB) has published a new standard

for helicopter transportation suits. these safety suits help protect

helicopter passengers from the effects of cold water.

this new standard, published in April, includes increased

insulation in the suits and improved testing methods. Prototypes

for the new suits have been validated and updated through human

performance test conditions, including wind speed simulators,

wave generators and rain generators.

the standard also includes new requirements for measuring the

ability of a person to perform critical survival actions – deploying

an emergency breathing apparatus, releasing harness, etc. – in

colder water (about 2°C).

with the release of the new standard, transport Canada is now

evaluating and revising their references to the standard in their

regulations. operators in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova

scotia are now working on implementing the new standards in

their operations by preparing to request proposals from bidders

for suits built to the new standard, which also requires product

performance to be in line with performance-based standards for

life-saving appliances in the marine industry.

the CGsB started a review of the standard in late 2010 after a

multi-stakeholder advisory committee suggested the revision was

necessary. this committee includes representatives from various

stakeholders, including offshore petroleum operators and CAPP.

the committee established criteria for revising the standard and

developed a small working group, which included an offshore

operator and CAPP, to do the review and coordinate associated

research.

u Learn more about the new Helicopter Passenger Transportation Suit Systems Standard.

u order the standard here.

A student at the Marine Institutes Offshore Safety and Survival Center practises escaping a helicopter in a suit similar to the new standards. Source: The Telegram

the wildfires that spread through northern Alberta last year were

devastating to residents but also to Canada’s oil and gas industry.

with that in mind, enform, CAPP, sePAC, Alberta sustainable

Resource Development and Partners in Protection have released a

new wildfire Prevention field Guide.

the wildfire Prevention field Guide was developed to help field

operators in upstream oil and gas developments assess the risk of

wildfires at their sites and prevent them.

the guide advises operators on how to assess various risk factors

and determine the right strategies to help prevent wildfires from

starting, reducing the potential impacts of catastrophic wildfire on

safety, infrastructure, operations, liability and the environment.

the instructions in the guide have been developed so that field

operators throughout Alberta, British Columbia, saskatchewan

and the North west territories are using the same set of

preventative measures, no matter where they are working.

u Get more information about the wildfire Prevention Field Guide.

Preventing wildfires

Wildfire burns northeast of

Lloydminister, Sask.

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Industry practice and regulations (continued)

workSafeBC seeks feedbackworksafeBC is asking for feedback on new draft policies regarding how firms are classified. the independent provincial agency that

monitors compliance with the occupational Health and safety regulation determines the base rate of premiums firms pay.

A discussion paper and draft policies on the classification of firms in the Assessment Manual is available for review and comment until

July 27, 2012. CAPP’s workers’ Compensation Board Committee will be reviewing the discussion paper and draft policies to provide

feedback. feedback must be submitted by June 29.

u Get more information about the discussion paper and proposed policies here.

New requirements for drilling waste managementAlberta’s energy Resources Conservation Board (eRCB) has just released the revised

version of Directive 50, the requirements for the appropriate management of drilling

wastes in the province which:

• Provide the licensee of a well or pipeline with methods to manage drilling waste that are

protective of the environment and harmonized with other waste management practices,

• enable sites used to manage drilling

waste to be restored to equivalent land

capability, and

• ensure that drilling waste management

practices meet eRCB requirements

and environmental outcomes through

monitoring and reporting.

there have been significant advancements

in drilling mud formulations, waste

management options and soil quality and

reclamation guidelines since Directive

50 was last updated in 1996.

the eRCB and Alberta environment and

sustainable Resources Development have

also clarified roles and responsibilities

for regulating waste management. the

eRCB is responsible for maintaining and

administering oilfield waste management

requirements for the upstream petroleum

industry, including those for drilling waste.

the release of Directive 50 comes after extensive engagement with industry,

environmental associations and federal and provincial government agencies.

u Learn more about the new Directive 050.

Occupational exposure limits reviewedMembers of CAPP’s Industrial

Hygiene Committee will participate

in a technical review of occupational

exposure limits (oeLs) in the Alberta

occupational Health and safety

(oHs) Code. the oeL Review

working Group—which includes

representatives from employers,

labour and government—will

recommend exposure limits that

ensure workers are sufficiently

protected at worksites.

In March 2012, Alberta signed a

memorandum of understanding with

British Columbia, saskatchewan and

Manitoba agreeing to collaborate and

share information on the review and

adoption of oeLs. they agreed to

complete the reviews within five years

and expect to adopt the exposure

limits in 2014.

u Read the Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009.

There are new regulations for the disposal of drilling waste.

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the talisman energy Choir was performing last December in

downtown Calgary. People on their lunch hours were hurrying

past, heading for lunch or to do some last-minute shopping. As the

group performed, Michael shurson, a member of the choir, noticed

something interesting.

“People were looking at their BlackBerries and they heard the

music,” said shurson, a financial analyst at talisman. “they slowed

down, they put their phones in their pockets and these wonderful

smiles started to spread across their faces. It was a moment of

peace in the bustle of such a busy time of year. those moments are

among the most rewarding parts of being in this choir.”

formed in the spring of 2002 by accountant Hermes Michelini,

the talisman energy Choir is a four-part choir that performs

about 20 times a year, singing classical compositions along

with contemporary favorites. the choir is directed by theresa

wasden and accompanied by Ron Proctor. there are generally

30 to 50 members in the choir, which perform in two seasons,

spring and winter.

“we generally start rehearsals in february and then perform in

late May and throughout June,” says Lynn woolston, a senior

agreements administrator. “we take the summer off and then start

again in september, preparing for the Christmas season.”

Anyone at talisman is welcome to participate in the choir, with

many retirees and former employees continuing in the choir after

they have moved on. the members range in seniority from entry

– level hires to senior management. No singing experience is

required. Proud to represent talisman energy in the community,

the choir performs throughout the downtown core and counts

their involvement with the

Kerby Centre and the ProArts

society as some of the

highlights of their season.

the choir rehearses twice a

week and is a source of great

joy, team-building and stress

relief for the members.

Margo Price, a senior

information specialist says,

“there are days when I feel I

don’t have the time or energy

to go to practice, but I get myself there anyways. singing always

energizes me, makes my day brighter and more productive.”

Mike shurson agrees: “I’ve often said that after a choir practice

anything could happen and it wouldn’t faze me. I always find

myself humming a song and smiling for the rest of the day.”

the talisman choir is one of several corporate choirs in Calgary.

encana, suncor, ConocoPhillips, BP and other companies also have

choirs, which have joined together to perform as part of the “feel the

energy” Mass Choir Performance at the Cathedral of the Redeemer.

the talisman energy Choir has also released a CD called “wreath of

Carols” that is a fundraiser for the united way in Calgary.

“Being in this choir is a gift,” says shurson, “and it’s a gift that we

get to share with so many people.”

u You can watch the talisman energy Choir perform here.

Making a joyful noiseRelationships behind the resource

Talisman energy Choir 2012 spring schedule

(All performances begin at noon)

June 5 – Banker’s Hall Centre court

June 6 – Cathedral Church of the Redeemer - ProArts society Music at Noon concert series

June 11 – Calgary Public Library

June 12 – trolley on stephen Avenue Mall

June 13 – the Core

June 14 – Bankers Hall west Lobby

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Power, Politics and Petroleum in B.C. with Vaughn Palmer

CAPP will be hosting the next speaker series event with vaughn Palmer, British Columbia’s leading political columnist, on June 13, 2012.

“the focus of my talk will be on why B.C. appears to be headed for a change of government, after a dozen years of relative political stability, and the implications of a change to the New Democrats, including some history

relevant to the industry, of their last time in government,” says Palmer. “I will also touch on some reflections on B.C.’s attitudes on pipelines and what I hope will be some humorous bits on the oddities of B.C. politics and its relationship with Alberta.”

“on the personal front, I’ve been covering B.C. politics for 28 years, or nine premiers and counting – roughly one every three years,” Palmer continues. “If the current premier is in the audience, I tend to add: ‘It is just an average ma’am, not a prediction.’”

u for more information on the event and to register, click here. Vaughn Palmer

Save the Date

Investment Symposium TORONTO, DecembeR 10 – 12, 2012

CAPP’s annual Investment Symposium will be in Toronto, Ontario from December 10 to 12, 2012.

Why attend?

• GaininsightsintotheCanadianoilandgasindustryfromhighprofile speakers and panelists.

• Meetandnetworkwithseniorexecutivesfromoilandgas companies, as well as buy-side investor representatives.

• Seethelatestoilandgastechnologyshowcased.

• BepartofaleadingoilandgaseventinNorthAmerica.

cANADIAN OIL AND GAS - LeADING GLObALLy For more information contact: brenda.Jones@capp.ca or www.capp.ca