PC Party Nova Scotia

EVENTS & KEY DATES

October 29-30 - Leadership convention
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QUICK LINKS

CANDIDATE LINKS:

Jamie Baillie

PDF FORMS:
(New versions May 10)

Key dates (PDF)

Form C - Nomination
Form M - Returning Officer
Form N - Scrutineer
Form O - Meeting Results
Form P - Delegate Nomination

Package of all forms

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Contact Us

leadership2010@pcparty.ns.ca

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Committee
Members

Co-Chairs: Alice McCarron
and George White

Candidate Liaison
Co-Chairs:
Kyle MacIsaac and
Joe Macdonald

Caucus Representative: Chris d'Entremont

Communications:
Sarah Reeves

Credentials: Tara Erskine

Delegate Selection Process Chair:
Paula Henderson

Chief Elections Officer
& Vice Chair Rules: 
Gavin MacDonald

Finance Chair: Dan Avery

Finance Vice Chair and
Financial Compliance Chair: 
Rob Jeffery

Financial Compliance Vice Chair: 
David Cameron  

Hospitality/Hotels:
Gail Avery

Legal Advisor: Brian Stilwell
 
Physical Arrangements
Co-Chairs: Roy Publicover, TBA

Past Leader’s Liaison: Joy Graham

PC Party President:
Robert Batherson

Program Co-Chairs: Paula Henderson and Chris Lydon

Provincial Director: Jim David

Registration & Volunteers:
Donna Malone 

Rules: Joe Macdonald

Secretary to Committee:
Tina Battcock

Young PC Rep: Richard Norman

Advisory: Adam Church

Member-at-large: Rick Grant

Panelists named for roundtable at Tory convention

October 22, 2010
For Immediate Release

HALIFAX – Panelists have been confirmed for an economic roundtable discussion at the 2010 Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention Saturday, October 30, at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

“I am pleased to announce that Bill Black, Dianne Kelderman, Maureen Millier and Peter Moreira will join us on Saturday morning for what will inevitably be an energetic and lively discussion on Nova Scotia and our current economic climate,” said George White, 2010 Leadership Convention Co-Chair. “We are also pleased to announce we have enlisted the support of George Jordan to moderate what will certainly be a frank and dynamic discussion.”

Incoming Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leader, Jamie Baillie, will address convention delegates Saturday, October 30 at approximately 11am.

The roundtable panelists are in addition to previously announced special guests including keynote speaker, New Brunswick Premier David Alward, Defence Minister Peter MacKay and Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Leader, Olive Crane.

For further details on the October 29-30 Leadership Convention, please visit http://pcparty.ns.ca/leadership2010.

For detailed information on the moderator and panelists, please see below backgrounder.

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For more information contact:
Jim David
Provincial Director, PC Party of Nova Scotia
902.429.9470

BACKGROUNDER

Moderator - George Jordan
George Jordan is currently the Principal, President and CEO at George W. Jordan Media Inc. Prior to forming his own company, he served in a variety of roles at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, including host and presenter.

Panelist - Bill Black
Bill Black is a leading member of Nova Scotia’s business community. He spent 34 years working with Maritime Life, becoming President and CEO in 1995 – a position he retained for nine years. Bill has contributed much to his community, including service on the board of the IWK Health Centre and Nova Scotia Business Inc. He brings an in depth knowledge of business and development in Halifax to the discussion.

Panelist - Dianne Kelderman
Truro resident Dianne Kelderman is the President of Atlantic Economics, a firm that specializes in economic analysis and development. An entrepreneur by nature, she spearheaded a $33 million small business financing program that is now available in rural communities across Nova Scotia. Selected as one of the Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada, Dianne is known for her vision and ability to accomplish the challenging tasks.

Panelist - Maureen Millier
Maureen Millier, a recruiting specialist, is a Partner at Canada’s largest executive search firm, Odgers Berndtson. She was key in the development of an expatriate recruitment strategy to bring senior level talent back to Nova Scotia, called ‘Come Home to Nova Scotia’. Maureen’s success has earned her a Top 40 under 40 award and recognition in the Women’s of Excellence Awards.

Panelist - Peter Moreira
Having worked as a journalist for over 30 years, Peter Moreira has reported from a variety of postings around the globe. His work has focused on the financial industry, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, banking and real estate. Peter also authored Backwater, a hard hitting analysis of our region and why we have dropped behind other Canadian jurisdictions in terms of economic and social indicators.

 PEI PC Leader to attend NS PC Leadership Convention

October 19, 2010
For Immediate Release

HALIFAX – Prince Edward Island's newly elected Progressive Conservative Leader, Olive Crane, is the latest special guest slated to join Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives at their leadership convention next week.

First elected MLA in 2006, Crane became the Island's PC Party Leader at a convention in Charlottetown earlier this month.

"Olive Crane is bringing hard work, renewal and energy to her party so that Islanders can change the government in that province's election next year," said Alice McCarron, 2010 Leadership Convention Co-Chair. "Progressive Conservatives here in Nova Scotia are looking forward to hearing what Crane and our friends on the Island are doing to rebuild their party."

Crane is joining her fellow Progressive Conservative Leader and New Brunswick Premier, David Alward, and Defence Minister Peter MacKay, at the convention scheduled October 29-30 at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

More details on the October 29-30 convention agenda will be released next week. Incoming Progressive Conservative Leader, Jamie Baillie, will address Progressive Conservatives on Saturday, October 30.

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Defence Minister MacKay to speak at NS Tory Convention

October 18, 2010
For Immediate Release

HALIFAX - Defence Minister and Central Nova MP, Peter MacKay, will be a special guest speaker at the 2010 Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention Friday, October 29, at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

"No other elected official is presently doing more to deliver good government, job creation and infrastructure investment in this province than Peter MacKay," said George White, 2010 Leadership Convention Co-Chair. "As a co-founder of the Conservative Party of Canada, MacKay and MPs like Gerald Keddy, Greg Kerr and Scott Armstrong are showing what a government that puts the economy first can do for all of us."

MacKay will join keynote speaker, New Brunswick Premier David Alward, on Friday night’s program.

More details on the October 29-30 convention agenda will be released next week. Incoming Progressive Conservative Leader, Jamie Baillie, will address Progressive Conservatives on Saturday, October 30.-30-

NB's new Premier to speak at NS PC Convention

October 15, 2010
For Immediate Release

HALIFAX - New Brunswick's new Premier, David Alward, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention Friday, October 29, at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

Alward and his Progressive Conservative majority government were sworn into office Tuesday, October 12. Alward's PCs won 42 out of 55 seats, making political history by defeating an incumbent government after only one term in office.

"David Alward's PCs are an example that other Progressive Conservatives can learn from. Alward and his team presented a strong alternative to a Liberal government that, after only four years, was taking New Brunswick in the wrong direction,” said Alice McCarron, 2010 Leadership Convention Co-Chair. “With the Darrell Dexter NDP putting Nova Scotia on the wrong path of higher taxes, more debt and mismanagement, our party has a duty to rebuild to give Nova Scotians a better choice with our new leader Jamie Baillie."

More details on the October 29-30 convention agenda will be released next week. Incoming Progressive Conservative Leader, Jamie Baillie, will address Progressive Conservatives on Saturday, October 30.

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Message from Co-Chairs Leadership 2010

We are pleased to release the preliminary program for the upcoming Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention 2010 to be held at the Cunard Centre in Halifax on October 29th and 30th. We will update the program below with new speakers and guests as they are confirmed so stay tuned.

Alice McCarron and George White

Preliminary program:

Friday, October 29

3:00-8:00 p.m.      Registration
7:00 p.m.              Mix n’ Mingle
8:00 p.m.              Official Opening Ceremony
8:15 p.m.              A Celebration of Leadership featuring Defence Minister Peter MacKay and PEI PC Leader Olive Crane
8:45 p.m.              Keynote Friday Speaker - NB Premier David Alward
9:30 p.m.              Reception & Entertainment featuring Big Fish and hosted by the Jamie Baillie campaign

Saturday, October 30

7:30-9 a.m.            Breakfast, Elements Restaurant at the Westin ($13.95 continental or $17.25 full buffet)
8:00-10:30 a.m.    Registration
9:30 a.m.              Economic Panel moderated by George Jordan and featuring Bill Black, Dianne Kelderman, Maureen Millier and Peter Moreira
10:30 a.m.            Break
11:00 a.m.            Leadership Vote 
11:30 a.m.            Keynote Address by Jamie Baillie

Registration & Hotel Information

Registration fees are modest to enable as many members as possible to attend and are based on zones to facilitate cost savings for those who travel greater distances. Special low youth fees will make the convention accessible to our younger members. Advance registration, either by mail or on-line at www.pcparty.ns.ca, will be available after September 8th. Early registrants (before October 22) will save late fees and avoid registration line ups at the convention.

Early Registration – Before October 22, 2010

$75 – Zone 1*
$60 – Zone 2**
$45 – Zone 3***
All Youth - $25
All Observers - $75

Registration on site after October 24, 2010   - Add $15 (except Youth)

A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel.  Those wishing accommodations should make reservations early.  Rates are $119 – Twin Doubles or Queen - Call: 496-8585 or 1-877-993-7846 – and ask for the PC Leadership Convention block

Further particulars will be released during the next few weeks.

If you have any questions, please inquire by email at jim.david@pcparty.ns.ca or through PCHQ at 902-429-9470 or 1-800-595-8679.

ZONE 1* (18)

All Halifax Regional Municipality Constituencies

ZONE 2** (21)

Annapolis, Antigonish, Chester-St. Margaret's, Colchester - Musquodoboit Valley, Colchester North, Cumberland North, Cumberland South, Digby-Annapolis, Guysborough-Sheet Harbour, Hants East, Hants West, Kings North, Kings South, Kings West, Lunenburg, Lunenburg West, Pictou Centre, Pictou East, Pictou West, Queens, Truro-Bible Hill.

 ZONE 3*** (13)

Argyle, Cape Breton Centre, Cape Breton North, Cape Breton Nova, Cape Breton South, Cape Breton West, Clare, Glace Bay, Inverness, Richmond, Shelburne, Victoria-The Lakes, Yarmouth.