Halifax, April 21, 1995 --The Halifax Summit Office (HSO) announced today
that a downtown site has been selected for the accreditation of delegates,
media representatives, as well as the thousands of Nova Scotians requiring
access to Summit sites in the days leading up to and during the
international gathering.
"We are counting on local suppliers and merchants for a wide variety of
services during the Summit as well as hundreds of volunteers," noted
Malcolm McKechnie, HSO spokesperson. "These people will need easy
access to the various Summit sites, and we can ensure that through
accreditation."
There are very few areas in the downtown core where access will be limited
to people who have been accredited. "Many special activities are being
planned in downtown Halifax over the three days of the Summit," adds
McKechnie. "We are encouraging as many Nova Scotians as possible to
come take advantage of them."
For those who will need to be accredited, the Accreditation Centre's
convenient downtown location is the former North American Life building at
the corner of Brunswick and George streets. It is expected to be
operational by the first week of May. All those needing accreditation will be
notified by HSO or their employer.
The Summit is a gathering of leaders from the seven largest industrialized
nations as well as representatives of the European Union and the Russian
Federation. The event will take place in Halifax from June 15-17, 1995.
For more information, please contact:
Malcolm McKechnie Halifax Summit Office Spokesperson (902) 473-7117