Translation of Dr. François Lamoureux’s french video testimony:

"We did not explain properly to the Canadian population that we were going to prevent access and take away an important advanced technology and knowledge which Canada is the main exporter of…and just how important this is for Canada, how essential it is to Canadian patients and those who relied on us around the world, especially in the United States, Japan and South America who depend on us to supply close to 100% (of their medical isotopes). Now without any warning we abandon them and tell the world that Canada is pulling out and by doing so launched an international crisis which Canada is directly responsible for from the start." Dr. François Lamoureux’s, Président - Association des médecins spécialistes en médecine nucléaire du Québec

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Perfect for people on the go

The Nokia E71 boasts top quality personal GPS navigation for both walking and driving – the realtime turn-by-turn walk navigation is optimized for pedestrians and calculates the shortest route via pedestrian paths, through parks and malls and the drive navigation includes voice guided turn-by-turn directions from just about anywhere in the world.

A recent Angus Reid survey*, commissioned on behalf of Nokia, found that 60 per cent  of Canadians say that it is important to them to have visually-guided, turn by turn pedestrian/walk navigation as a part of their GPS application. The survey also found that 70 per cent of Canadians say that it is important to them to be able to search for points of interest when using a GPS tool and half (51 per cent) want to be able to search for nearby events. Ovi Maps has the advantage of offering all of these features. In addition to telling you where you are, Ovi Maps lets you know which restaurants, hotels, hot spots and attractions are around you with thousands of points of interest pre-loaded into the device. Ovi Maps also provides Satellite and Terrain imagery and three dimensional rendering of famous buildings to act as a visual aid in identifying where you are.

“TELUS’ new 3G+ network gives Canadians access to a world class selection of compelling mobile devices such as the Nokia E71,” said David Neale, senior vice-president of Products and Services at TELUS. “The Nokia E71 is a user-friendly and affordable smartphone for both business and consumer users offering great applications for people on-the-go, such as Ovi Maps.”

Email made easy

The Nokia E71’s two separate customizable home screens allow users to easily switch between business and leisure modes with the touch of a button, making the Nokia E71 the perfect productivity tool for those wanting to maintain a work/life balance within one device.

Business users can access Mail for Exchange mobile email and have the ability to download attachments including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files directly onto their device. Users can also access their personal email accounts with providers such as Gmail, Yahoo! and Hotmail supported.

“Nokia is delighted to be back with TELUS and offering its customers Nokia’s superior Ovi Maps services, an all-in-one personal navigation solution for mobile phones,” said Richard White, general manager, Nokia Canada. “Canadians want a great mobile device that can offer them simple solutions to make their lives easier. The Nokia E71 is just that device because it allows for easy transition between work and personal modes and with services like Ovi Maps, Ovi Share and Ovi Store, the Nokia E71 provides Canadians with a unique mobile experience.”

Designed for the way we live

Entertainment features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash. A second camera is used for wireless video calling. The Nokia E71 also comes equipped with a built-in music player and FM radio. The device features a full HTML browser with flash support. Nokia E71 users can also download numerous applications from the Ovi Store.

The Nokia E71 runs on the Symbian operating system and is enabled for Wi-Fi. It has up to 110MB of internal memory with support for up to an additional 8GB of memory with a microSD card. It comes with a 2GB microSD card in the box.

The Nokia E71 remains one of the thinnest smartphones on the market weighing only 4.4 ounces.  Its design optimizes the user experience inside and out with a one touch key to access email, a full QWERTY keyboard, and easy access to calendars and contacts. The stunning screen displays up to 16 million colours making it a pleasure to view photos, videos, maps and more.

The survey, which examined Canadians’ views and habits regarding GPS tools, also found that:

• Men (47 per cent) are more likely to use a GPS device than women (30 per cent).
• Only 38 per cent of Canadians are currently using a GPS device.
• People aged 18-34 are the most likely of any age group to use a GPS device on their cell phone.
• Over 60 per cent of Canadians are not currently using a GPS tool on their cell phones, but 31 per cent of that group would be convinced to do so if they had access to real-time traffic and safety information.

Accessorize for work or play

Whether at the office, driving, or walking, the following original accessories can provide the ultimate Nokia E71 experience.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-103 – With this headset users can switch automatically between favourite tunes and important calls with the push of a button and enjoy wireless music and conversation in clear stereo sound.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-804 – Nokia’s smallest wireless headset is the size of a piece of gum and boasts a discreet design, lightweight feel and a stylish aluminum cover. Enhanced audio quality with DSP makes it easy to keep conversations going while on the run.

Nokia Mobile Charger DC-4 – This high performance, lightweight travel charger plug allows you to charge your phone’s battery the conventional way – in your car.  Compatible with both 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems.

Nokia Speakerphone HF-510 – This stylish speakerphone makes it easy to stay connected while you travel with caller ID display and echo noise cancellation.

The Nokia E71 smartphone is available from TELUS for $29.99 on 3-year contract.

For more information on the Nokia E71, please visit www.nokia.ca or www.telus.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Demo handsets are available upon request.

*From October 26^th to October 27^th, 2009, Angus Reid Strategies conducted an online survey among a randomly selected, representative sample of 1,000 adult Canadians who are Angus Reid Forum panel members. The margin of error is ±3.1%, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically weighted according to the most current gender, age and region Census data to ensure a sample representative of the entire adult population of Canada.

Who hasn’t shut the elevator door on someone to avoid the awkward conversation during the ride? Or madly pushed the ‘close door’ button to save time wasted by stopping on different floors? According to Toronto Hydro-Electric System’s (“Toronto Hydro”) 2009 Peak Out Poll, about 70 per cent of those surveyed say they’ve never closed the elevator door on someone but almost as many people say it’s been done to them. Six-in-ten surveyed say they’ve had the elevator door closed on them when the person saw them coming. An elevator can account for up to 10 per cent of a building’s energy consumption, so holding that door can help to cut electricity consumption.

In early or working late? Approximately 16 per cent of those surveyed say co-workers leave their lights on to make people think they’re in early or working late. And two-in-ten say their co-workers leave the computer on to make it look like they’re in the office.

Thirty-four per cent of people surveyed confess to leaving the computer on overnight to save time. Even more (38 per cent) say their co-workers are guilty of this common energy-wasting offence.

Toronto Hydro is urging customers to mind their energy manners and to improve their daily habits. Toronto Hydro says the best place for workers to start shifting behaviour is at their desks. Daylight savings time means longer days and more time spent in the workplace to avoid the winter weather. Here are some tips for the darker, colder months:

1. As the days get shorter and you turn on your desk lamp more often for lighting, ensure it’s stocked with a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL), not an energy-guzzling incandescent. Turn it off when you’re not using it.
2. No matter how much time you think it saves you in the morning, turn off your computer before you leave for the day.
3. Turn off equipment that isn’t used regularly like fax machines, photocopiers and printers.
4. Lastly, hold the elevator for your colleagues to save unnecessary trips. Or better yet, take the stairs to work off that hot chocolate.

QUOTES

“When it comes to energy conservation, there are always ways to shift our behaviour for the better,” says Blair Peberdy, Chief Conservation Officer, Toronto Hydro Corporation.

“Often times, little actions at the office translate into huge electricity savings. We’re urging customers to take accountability for their conservation conduct at work.”

FACTS

• Turn off your monitor when not in use, even if it’s just for 15 minutes - the monitor uses up to 75 per cent of the energy powering your computer.****
• CFL bulbs use 75 per cent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.
• Turn off photocopiers during off-hours. Operating photocopy equipment efficiently will reduce energy use by 25% or more.****
• Printers and other office machines can idle as much as 90% of the workday and are often left running at night and on weekends. In many businesses, this simple change can achieve big savings.****
• The most energy-efficient computer/monitor combination is a laptop unit. Laptops use a maximum of 15 watts (compared with 80 to 160 watts for desktop PCs) and automatically power down (go into sleep mode) after several minutes of inactivity (figures from a 2002 study).**
• The Peak Out Poll was conducted online using Leger Marketing’s Web panel from May 7 to 14, 2009.***
• Seven-in-ten state they’ve never tried to close the elevator doors when they’ve seen someone coming.
• Six-in-ten have had someone close the elevator door on them; women are statistically more likely to have had someone close the elevator door on them.
• One-third admit to leaving their computer on overnight to save time in the morning.
• Sixteen per cent say co-workers leave their light on to make people think they’re in early or working late.
• Twenty per cent say their co-workers leave their computers on to make it look like they’re in the office.
• Thirty-eight per cent say their co-workers leave their computer on instead of shutting it down to save time in the morning.
  

LINKS

For conservation tips and information on Toronto Hydro programs for residential and business customers go www.torontohydro.com.

** Natural Resources Canada
*** A total of 1,077 interviews were conducted with Toronto-adults, aged 18 years or older; using a random sample of respondents, this method simulates a probability sample, which would yield a maximum margin of error of +-2.9%, 19 times out of 20.
**** BC Hydro

Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 24 are invited to submit a 30- to 90- second video or animation clip, which shows how they could do their part to live more sustainably during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and beyond.

Contestants are encouraged to involve sport in the content of their submission to demonstrate, in a variety of ways, how they could live more sustainably. For example, recycling, conserving energy or using sustainable transportation.

The winner of the grand prize will receive a Panasonic VIERA high-definition plasma television as well as an invitation to the 2010 UNEP TUNZA youth conference in Japan in August 2010.  Panasonic will also provide limited edition Vancouver 2010 Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras to the three runners-up. Winning entries may be shown to various audiences during the Games, or used in promotional materials developed by VANOC, UNEP, the Government of Canada and Panasonic.

“This video contest is a wonderful means for youth to raise awareness about the environment among young people.  UNEP is proud to support this initiative,” says Amy Fraenkel, Director of UNEP’s Regional Office for North America.

“The Games are a platform to inspire greatness. Through this contest the world will see the creative solutions to environmental challenges that Canadian youth are capable of,” said Donna Wilson, Executive Vice President of People and Sustainability at VANOC. “We are delighted by the support provided by UNEP, the Government of Canada and Panasonic to enable this contest - an opportunity to proudly engage the world through sport for more sustainable living.”

“The Do Your Part sustainability youth video contest is a great opportunity for young Canadians to tackle some of Canada's greatest sustainability challenges.  From coast to coast to coast, it will be exciting to see our creative youth, inspired by the Games, help us develop made-in-Canada solutions from which we can all benefit,” said Canada’s Environment Minister Jim Prentice.

Panasonic remains committed to the environment and is proud to support this sustainability youth initiative,” said Mike Kitadeya, Director of the Panasonic Kid Witness News (KWN) video education program. “From the experience of running our KWN program, we find video is an excellent platform for students to show their passion and ingenuity in caring for the global environment.”

Eligible applicants can upload their video submissions to the web or a video-sharing site of their choice. Once uploaded, they are to send the link with their name, age contact details to sustainability@vancouver2010.com.

Videos must be submitted by Sunday December 6, 2009 to be eligible to win. Submissions by youth under the age of 19 require parental permission. Full contest details, including a list of contest rules and regulations can be found at vancouver2010.com/edu.

Fish contains essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids. It’s even been linked to improved brain function (it really is brain food!) and a longer life. For example, the fish-loving Japanese have the longest life expectancy in the world. And while Canadians ate an average of 6.5 kilograms of fish per person in 2006 (Source: Statistics Canada.), the Japanese consume ten times that—about 66 kilograms per person each year (Source: worldwatch.org.) That’s the world’s highest seafood consumption.

So we should be eating more fish. A lot more. But here’s the big catch: the world’s oceans are being depleted. For example, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations released a report in September 2006 revealing that over 75 per cent of the world’s fish species are fully exploited, overexploited or depleted entirely. The FAO report continues that 450 species and subspecies of fish—including many that swim in the waters off North America—may face the threat of extinction.

And we are mostly to blame. According to Canada’s SeaChoice, “Over the last century commercial fisheries have drastically reduced fish populations and altered the world’s marine ecosystems.”

That’s where fish-farming comes in. Aquaculture is an important solution for the preservation of fish species and offers us a safe, delicious, and affordable alternative source of high-quality protein.

So when getting your next fish fix—at the supermarket or restaurant—consider the sustainability.

But with all the conflicting information to navigate, how do we find reliable unbiased information on which fish to buy? Luckily all the research has been done for us by leading environmental groups. Some of them, like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, even offer wallet cards you can download and take with you.

Check out these websites: The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program is an independent source that recommends which seafood to buy or avoid. Sustainable seafood is from sources, either fished or farmed, that can maintain or increase production into the long-term without jeopardizing the affected ecosystems.

George Leonard, Ph.D., science manager of the Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program explains: “Some of the key problems that help us evaluate whether a fishery is sustainable include the level of by-catch observed, the fishing methods and their impact; if it is farmed, how it is farmed, and how well the fishery or aquaculture operation is managed.”

SeaChoice is a comprehensive Canadian seafood program with the primary goal of sustainable fisheries in Canada and abroad. One of the most-recommended fish is U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish which ranks as a ‘Best Choice’ and was given the highest rating by Seafood Watch, seachoice.org, the National Audubon Society and the Endangered Fish Alliance. The You Docs, Dr. Mehmet Oz–of the Dr. Oz show—and Dr. Michael Roizen, even recommended U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish to their readers in their syndicated column.

Why is U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish the darling of environmentalists? These fish are raised in clean fresh water ponds that are never connected to other bodies of water. This prevents the mixing of species. The pond water is sourced from pure underground aquifers and the fish are top-fed a diet of floating grain pellets made from soybeans, corn, wheat, vitamins and minerals.

But being good to the environment is one thing. You also need to make things easy on yourself. This fish is readily available and easy on the pocketbook. Because it’s harvested year-round, the boneless fillets are always available at your supermarket’s fresh fish counter.

In fact, U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is transported live to local processing plants, processed in under 30 minutes and then trucked to Canada. The flesh is so thick and meaty, it resists overcooking—ideal for the novice home cook. And because of the environment in which the fish are raised and the grains they feed on, the flesh is mild-tasting and has no ‘fishy’ aroma.

Feeling pinched for time? Not to worry. Try quick recipes like Baked Cinnamon Chipotle Catfish with Sweet Pepper which kids love for its cinnamon taste, or Catfish Roasted with Sesame Seeds, Basil, Garlic and Spinach which seals in the moisture of the flavourful catfish.

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Automation In Action

The automation process begins as products are received at the distribution centre and checked-in to inventory. From this point automation takes over as products are sorted case-by-case and temporarily stored. Store orders are then received and processed.  As products are selected, each store’s individual order is assembled, again case-by-case, in the optimal sequence according to the actual physical design layout of that particular store, facilitating faster and more efficient shelf stocking.

The size of eight football fields and more than half a million square feet, with a ceiling height of 65 feet, the Vaughan facility  services Sobeys Ontario’s network of 343 stores including Sobeys, Foodland, IGA and Price Chopper. It features 30 receiving bays and 41 shipping bays, making it the largest facility in the Sobeys Inc. distribution network. With the ability to handle 320,000 cases per day, the Vaughan facility offers triple the capacity of a conventional grocery distribution centre.

“The Vaughan Retail Support Centre represents the future of our food retail logistics and underscores Sobeys’ focus on building and sustaining a healthy retail food business and supporting infrastructure for the long term.” McEwan said. “As we continue to become widely recognized as the best food retailer in the country, this facility positions Sobeys Ontario with capacity for growth and service leadership for years to come.”

Several environmental applications have been incorporated into the building design of the Vaughan RSC including a white or “cool” roof made of recyclable material to reduce solar heat transfer and lower electricity demand. In addition, recyclable materials have been used in the foundation of the building and water and hydro conservation features are employed through out the site.

Experts in responsible business and operations management have praised Sobeys commitment to the groundbreaking new facility.

“This facility represents a giant leap forward in terms of technology and I am happy to see Sobeys taking a leadership role in this very important area,” said Markus Biehl, Associate Professor, Operations Management and Information Systems and Director, International MBA Program at York University’s Schulich School of Business. “This will have significant benefits for customer service. It’s very exciting.”

For more information and to arrange site visits or interviews, please contact:

Tracy Chisholm
Director, Communications
Sobeys Ontario
905 671 5308
Tracy.Chisholm@sobeys.com

Backgrounder

Vaughan Distribution Centre

In July 2009, Sobeys opened a new automated dry goods retail support centre in Vaughan, Ontario. The first of its kind in Canada, the Vaughan Distribution Centre is an automated warehouse in which the receiving, picking and shipping process is entirely computer directed and controlled for near perfect accuracy.

The Vaughan facility represents the future of food retailing and underscores Sobeys’ focus on building and sustaining a healthy food retailing business for the long term. With people being the cornerstone to Sobeys’ ongoing growth and success, this new state of the art technology will support their commitment to serving our customers.

Fast Facts:

• Construction of the Vaughan Distribution Centre began in 2007 and was completed October 2008. It took just over a year to then install and test the automation technology before becoming operational in July 2009.
• The Vaughan facility is centrally located just north of Toronto to best service a majority of Sobeys Ontario’s network of Sobeys, Foodland, IGA and Price Chopper stores.
• With 65’ ceilings, over 500,000 square feet of warehousing space, and 30 receiving bays and 41 shipping bays, Vaughan is the largest warehouse in the Sobeys Inc. distribution network.
• The facility has the capacity to receive 320,000 cases per day - triple the receiving capability of any other distribution centre in the Sobeys network – and can ship 200,000 cases a day.
• Vaughan employs 160 people and operates 20 hours a day 7 days a week.
• Vaughan uses utilizes WITRON Logistik Corp. automated warehouse and picking technology to enable optimal store delivery and service at the lowest possible cost.
• This leap forward in grocery distribution accrues benefits to Sobeys, our vendor partners and our customers including:
  • Near perfect order accuracy to ensure a strong in-stock position so we can best provide our customers with the selection of products they need;
  • Bringing more Direct-Store-Delivery (DSD) volume in-house will mean fewer trucks at our back doors waiting to be unloaded meaning more staff serving customers; and
  • Perfectly constructed pallets automatically assembled by individual store layouts reducing product damage and labour at store
• The construction and design has incorporated environmentally sensitive features including:
  • Recycled iron and steel slag in the concrete;
  • A white or “cool” roof made of recyclable materials to reduce heat transfer into the building and reduce electrical heating demand;
  • Fast charge battery charging units that use less energy than conventional battery charging equipment;
  • Water conservation features including electronic water faucets; and
  • Self-cleaning windows that provide natural light, reducing the facility’s need for artificial lighting.

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National Values Assessment Highlights

Personal Values

1. Honesty
2. Family
3. Caring
4. Humor/fun
5. Respect
6. Friendship
7. Responsibility
8. Positive attitude
9. Trust
10. Patience

Values That Describe the Current Culture

1. Bureaucracy
2. Human Rights
3. Freedom of Speech
4. Wasted Resources
5. Unemployment
6. Crime/violence
7. Law Enforcement
8. Corruption
9. Uncertainty about the future
10. Quality of life

 
Desired Values for Culture

1. Accountability
2. Caring for the elderly
3. Affordable housing
4. Effective health care
5. Caring for the disadvantaged
6. Concern for future generations
7. Poverty reduction
8. Employment opportunities
9. Human rights
10. Governmental effectiveness

International Cultural Entropy Levels

• Bhutan                4%
• Canada             32%
• Denmark           21%
• Iceland             54%
• Latvia               54%
• Sweden             31%
• United States     52%

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