Transport Minister announces appointment to Canada Lands Company Limited - October 16, 2003

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No. H118/03For release October 16, 2003TRANSPORT MINISTER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO CANADA LANDS COMPANY LIMITEDOTTAWA -- Transport Minister and Minister responsible for the Canada Lands Company Limited, David Collenette, today announced the appointment of John J. McManus to the board of directors of the Canada Lands Company Limited."I am pleased that Mr. McManus has agreed to take on these new responsibilities with the Canada Lands Company," said Mr. Collenette. "His extensive experience in law and management will serve him well as he takes up these new duties."Mr. McManus is a Senior Vice President with Borealis Capital Corporation. He obtained a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Toronto in 1982, after which he completed several advanced courses in finance at York University. From 1983 until 1989, he was employed by Arthur Andersen & Co., where he earned his chartered accountant designation. He has also served, from 1989 until 1995, as vice-president finance for the Bitove Corporation. Mr. McManus served as executive vice president of the Rider Group Inc. for six years, starting in 1995, and he is currently a member of the board of directors of Bruce Power.Canada Lands Company Limited is a Crown corporation, created in 1956 and reactivated in 1995, that ensures optimal financial and community value from strategic properties no longer required by the Government of Canada. It accomplishes this by purchasing land at fair market value from the government, then improving, managing or selling it in order to produce the best possible benefits for both local communities and the Government of Canada. Canada Lands Company Limited reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport in his role as Minister Responsible for Canada Lands Company Limited.-30- Contact: Amy Butcher Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Transport Ottawa, Ontario (613) 991-0700 Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca.Subscribe to news releases and speeches at apps.tc.gc.ca/listserv/ and keep up-to-date on the latest from Transport Canada. This news release may be made available in alternative formats for persons with visual disabilities.

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Transport Minister announces appointment to Canada Lands Company Limited - October 16, 2003

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