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<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"></font><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong></strong></font><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>July 30, 2001 (12:05 p.m. EDT) No. 114</strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>PETTIGREW CONGRATULATES</strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>CANADA EXPORT AWARDS FINALISTS</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew today announced the names of the finalists
of the 2001 Canada Export Awards. Up to ten winners will be honoured at a gala
ceremony in Montreal, on September 24, 2001. One of these winners will also receive the
prestigious Exporter of the Year Award.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">"Canadians exported a record $474 billion in 2000, a 15 percent increase over 1999," said
Minister Pettigrew. "The 2001 finalists played an active role in this growth, generating
more than $2 billion in export sales. They also sustained more than 12 500 jobs across
the country."</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Since 1983, more than 200 firms have been recognized for their success in Canada and in
foreign markets. "Previous award-winning companies have come from a variety of
industries, clearly indicating the diversity of Canada's economy," said Minister Pettigrew.
"This year's finalists are certainly continuing this tradition, having distinguished
themselves in the knowledge-technology, food, manufacturing and service industries."</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Minister Pettigrew also acknowledged the involvement of sponsors in the 2001 Canada
Export Awards. "The sponsors' commitment enables us to celebrate the achievements of
our exporters and to further encourage Canadian firms to expand their activities on
export markets," said Mr. Pettigrew.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">The following sponsors will join the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade in celebrating the success of Canadian firms: Export Development Corporation
(EDC), Pratt & Whitney, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Sun Life
Financial, the National Post, and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">This year, the Canada Export Awards will be presented at the Annual Convention of the
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, which will take place from September 23 to 25,
2001, in Montreal.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">For further information on the 2001 Canada Export Awards, please visit the following
Web site: <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/awards-prix">http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/awards-prix</a>.</font></p>
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<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">The list of finalists is attached.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">For further information, media representatives may contact:</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Mora Johnson</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Office of the Minister for International Trade</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">(613) 992-7332</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Media Relations Office</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">(613) 995-1874</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">(For finalists located in Quebec)</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Michèle LaForest</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">The Columbia Communications Group Inc.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">(514) 987-1707</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">(For finalists located outside Quebec)</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">David Gollob </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Thornley Fallis Communications</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">(613) 231-3355, poste 229</font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>LIST OF FINALISTS FOR THE 2001 CANADA EXPORT AWARDS </strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>(FROM EAST TO WEST)</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>NEWFOUNDLAND</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Grand Atlantic Seafoods, St. John's - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.grandatlanticseafoods.com/">www.grandatlanticseafoods.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>NOVA-SCOTIA</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Windsor - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca/">www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">The Shaw Group Limited, Halifax - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.shawgroupltd.com/">www.shawgroupltd.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>NEW BRUNSWICK</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Spielo Gaming International, Dieppe - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.spielo.ca/">www.spielo.ca</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>QUEBEC</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Accessair Systems Inc., Ste. Catherine - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.accessairsystems.com/">www.accessairsystems.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Fieldturf Inc., Montreal - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.fieldturf.com/">www.fieldturf.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Groupe ADF Inc., Terrebonne - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.adfgroup.com/">www.adfgroup.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">LAUZON, Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, Papineauville - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.lauzonltd.com/">www.lauzonltd.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">R/D Tech inc., Quebec City - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.rd-tech.com/">www.rd-tech.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Thorburn Equipment Inc., Pointe-Claire - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.thorburnflex.com/">www.thorburnflex.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">VisuAide inc., Longueuil - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.visuaide.com/">www.visuaide.com</a><strong></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>ONTARIO</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Entrust Technologies Inc., Ottawa - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.entrust.com/">www.entrust.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Lakefield Research Limited, Lakefield - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.lakefield.com/">www.lakefield.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Normerica Inc., Toronto - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.normericainc.com/">www.normericainc.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Northern Digital Inc., Waterloo - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.ndigital.com/">www.ndigital.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Open Text Corporation, Waterloo - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.opentext.com/">www.opentext.com</a><strong></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Teknion Corporation, Toronto - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.teknion.com/home.asp">www.teknion.com/home.asp</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">The Pressure Pipe Inspection Company Ltd., Mississauga - <strong><a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.ppic.on.ca/"></strong>www.ppic.on.ca</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Wescam, Burlington - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.wescam.com/">www.wescam.com</a><strong></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>SASKATCHEWAN</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Kitsaki Meats Limited Partnership, La Ronge - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.kitsaki.com/kit.html">www.kitsaki.com/kit.html</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>ALBERTA</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Alterna Technologies Group Inc., Calgary - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.alterna.com/">www.alterna.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Global Thermoelectric Inc., Calgary - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.globalte.com/">www.globalte.com</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Matrikon Inc., Edmonton - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.matrikon.com/">www.matrikon.com</a> </font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">SMART Technologies Inc., Calgary - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.smarttech.com/">www.smarttech.com</a><strong></strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1"><strong>BRITISH COLUMBIA</strong></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial Bold" size="+1">Fincentric Corporation, Richmond - <a href="https://bac-lac.wayback.archive-it.org/web/20070221042119/http://www.fincentric.com/">www.fincentric.com</a></font></p>
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