No. H 197/07
For release October 15, 2007

APPOINTMENT TO HALIFAX PORT AUTHORITY

OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. David L. Henderson to the board of directors of the Halifax Port Authority for a term of three years.

"I am delighted that Mr. Henderson has agreed to serve on the board of the Halifax Port Authority," said Minister Cannon. "His extensive experience in business sales and service will be a real asset to the Authority."

Mr. Henderson is a highly successful sales professional with over 36 years experience. He has held positions of responsibility as sales representative and accounts manager for the Atlantic region for two leading international manufacturing companies. He applies his organizational and motivational skills to community and industry organizations as well.

The Port of Halifax handles approximately 2,000 ships each year and welcomes cruise ships and passengers from all over the world. The Halifax Port Authority is mandated to develop, market and manage Port of Halifax assets in order to foster and promote trade and transportation and serve as a catalyst for the local, regional and national economies.

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