No. H144/01
For release November 13, 2001

OTTAWA — Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the appointment of Richard Wright of Prince Rupert, B.C. to the board of directors of Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) effective November 6, 2001.

Mr. Wright attended Simon Fraser University and is a partner at D.Guyatt (1990) Co. Ltd. in Prince Rupert, B.C. where he has worked since 1973. He is director of the Chamber of Commerce, vice-president elect of the Rotary Club and director of the Construction Association in Prince Rupert.

"Mr. Wright's experience and community service will serve him well as he takes up his duties on the board of directors," said Mr. Collenette. "I am very pleased that he has agreed to serve on the board."

Ridley Terminals is located on a 55-hectare site on the northern end of Ridley Island, near Prince Rupert, B.C. The terminal is a sophisticated bulk-handling facility used for moving coal from unit trains onto ships. Access to the facility from the main CN North America rail line is provided by a three-track, 2,200 meter causeway.

Deep-water bulk carriers have year-round access to a large natural harbour that is sheltered by a ring of outer islands. The terminal has the capacity to ship approximately 16 million tones of coal a year. In 2000, 3.9 million tones of cargo moved through the terminal with the closure of several coal mines, down from 6 million tones in 1999. While RTI is continuing to face significant challenges, it has been quite successful in lowering costs to help improve the viability of the terminal.

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Office of the Minister of Transport, Ottawa,
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