No. H161/06For release
November 22, 2006
APPOINTMENT TO MARINE ATLANTIC INC.
OTTAWA − The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of
Mr. Walter M. Pelley as member of the board of directors of Marine Atlantic
Inc., for a period of two years.
"Marine Atlantic Inc. provides high-quality, safe and efficient ferry services
between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador," said Minister Cannon. "I am
pleased that the board will benefit from the experience and expertise of Mr.
Pelley."
Since 1994, Mr. Walter M. Pelley has been the owner and president of W.P.
Investments Inc./W. and B. Pelley Holdings Inc., and served as executive
assistant to the president of Barry Group Incorporated. He holds a diploma in
management from Saint Francis Xavier University and has completed courses in
marketing research, management principles, bookkeeping and management
accounting. Mr. Pelley has worked in Atlantic Canada"s fishing industry in a
management capacity for over 35 years. He owned and operated Seaborn Products
Limited and Bonne Bay Seafoods Limited, and has served in various management
capacities at Barry Group Inc. and H.B. Nickerson and Sons Limited.
Marine Atlantic is a Crown corporation that provides ferry services between
Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. Marine Atlantic owns and operates
four ocean-class vessels. Three passenger ferries provide a vital marine
transportation link across the Cabot Strait between Newfoundland and Labrador
and mainland Canada along two routes: the constitutional, year-round Port aux
Basques to North Sydney route; and the additional summer-season Argentia to
North Sydney route. The fourth ship in the company"s fleet is a dedicated
commercial vessel.
In 2005, the company"s vessels carried more than 418,000 passengers and close to
87,000 commercial vehicles. Through its day-to-day operations and long-term
planning, Marine Atlantic Inc. is committed to providing ferry services that are
safe, reliable, efficient and affordable.
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Contacts:
Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
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