The Cruise Industry and Atlantic Canada: Maximizing Benefits / Minimizing Risks PUBLIC TALK Thursday, June 17, 7 p.m. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
The big white cruise ships have begun docking in Halifax harbour, unloading passengers hungry for fresh seafood, local arts and crafts, and that famous Atlantic Canadian hospitality. But where do these ships come from and why? Are we making the most of our tourism potential? What environmental wake do these ships leave behind? If you have ever asked these questions or considered going on a cruise yourself, you should come to this talk! Ross Klein of Memorial University - also known as the Cruise Junkie (www.cruisejunkie.com) - will be discussing the nature of the cruise industry, its presence/growth in Atlantic Canada (including the role of Cabotage laws), current economic benefits to ports and potential for greater benefits, and current environmental practices and the risks they pose. Dr. Klein is the author of numerous reports on the cruise ship industry, including "Charting A Course: The Cruise Industry, the Government of Canada, and Purposeful Development" and "Cruising - Out of Control: The Cruise Industry, The Environment, Workers, and the Maritimes." Copies of these reports can be found at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives web site at www.policyalternatives.ca/ns/index.html. This event is being hosted by the Ecology Action Centre, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. For more details, please contact Gretchen Fitzgerald at the Ecology Action Centre at 902-429-2202 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fundy Forum listserver is dedicated to providing a forum for Bay of Fundy Issues. List moderator: Maxine Westhead Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone:(902)426.4215 On-line Archiving: <http://www.fundyforum.com/listserver/main_archive.htm> Post message: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Unsubscribe:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
