et ane Se, RR Gordon biased but as an’ ambient air quality f this level and is now ~ the pIaIE mivel th _ Marchand says: “emissions substantially In a letter to MP Iona objectives for hydrogen _Cam olo, earl “month,” Minister Of ‘the uduced by those “‘nvironment Len =°—St(‘é‘« ition, including fluorides from aluminum pinelting, This study will ead to the development of national emission standard ‘(mandatory) and Rational emission guidelines (non)- Mandatory) on an in- dustry-wide _ basis. Regulations will apply to air contaminants which in the opinion of the department of National Health, and Welfare are’ potentially hazardous to human health, while guidelines will apply the other contaminants such as fluorides.” . “Thank you for your letter of | November 7,1977, concerning --fluoride emission from Alcan’s aluminum smelter at Ktimat, and .for. the press clipping recounting the concerns -expressed and recom- ‘mendation made about this problem by Dr. Clancy Gordon.” | «In 1974, this Depart- “ment carried out a preliminary assessment ‘of. air pollution at the Kitimat smelter as well assessment for the _ Surrounding area, This study concluded that the ‘plant needed to reduce its that Dr. Gordon is well known to this Depart- ment as a scientist who is frequently involved in issues of this nature, normally in the role of consultant to unions or such Aroups as the Nation Indian Brotherhood. You should know that in a 1977 Civil - in’ order to meet the -British Columbia : _‘government’s Ambient ‘ Air Flouride Objectives. -These objectives are ‘stated in levels of A,B, and C, and the operating permit _ subsequently issued the c Pollution Control Branch requires the Kitimat smelter to achieve the level. (33 Ibs of total particulate and 10 Ibs of tal flouride per-ton of aluminum produced). - The plant is operating at Maryland, involving a privateuckhud a power company, the record of proceedings notes, with respect to Dr. Gordon that “In-all- candor, this court is unable to enerate much con- an expert witness whose expressed opinions vary depending upon the in- dentity of the potential employer for who he wishes ta work.”” While it important ‘comment in mind when endeavouring to reach . the B level (15 Ibs of total “particulate and 5 Ibs of tal flouride per ton of aluminum produced). Current. emission levels ‘are 25 Iba of total par- ticulate and 10 Ibs of total flouride. per. ton of aluminum produced. amendments: |’ to . the ‘operating permit are ~ being ‘considered by the “prov ce ch ‘could . it! commenis, it remains a ‘fact that fluoride emissions from Alcan’s lant at Kitimat are igher than they should requirements: r . don v I 8 ilk te to what is already bein that o sontrol aPEre ait _ done by both federal an regulations - “Finally, please note . Action in the District of - idence in the opinion of. assessing Dr. .Gordon’s: 1d* be. 1 frankly, ‘question, « gi “that*" however, that, the:studies * ib-B tevel- recommended ® ‘by: ®, Dr.» « Ear would ada fiuch ~ asked fo . bring — further reducation in Alean’s emissions. - ” ~ Your sincerely, Len Marchand. . Minister of State Environment | Canada. fluoride. These were developed under the © auspices of the Federal- Provincial Committee on Air Pollutant, chaired by an officer . of | his department. . . ‘Iney, identify desirable” and. “acceptable” levels’ of that pollutant, Both - British Columbia. and Quebec have indicated that these levels will not be net near aluminum - smelters in these ‘provinces; however, it isaccepted that the levels constitute ‘- realist goals.” “With regard to Dr. Gordon’s concerns about the combination’. of. fluoride -emissions with increased emissions of sulphur dioxide from the existing Eurocan C pulp mill and a possible o rt, I can tell you that ritish Columbia, has recently established a recently. established a surveillance: Committee, composed of representatives from the B.C. Pollution Contro) branch, the B.C. Ministry of Health, The Canadian ‘Association of Smelter and Allied Workers, -alean and the District of- Kitimat. This committee will be required to review the monitorin of emissions and =‘ the resulting. data, the technology associated with control of air emissions from: aluminum smelting, and to make ~. recom- mendations to the B.C Pollution Control Branch idepartment::. has’; to be “allowed to’ attend the meeting ofs - committee. on an. ob- based ‘on these’ reviews. International Velvet premiere uo Will benefit Equestrian Team "International Velvet" is the story of Sarah Brown, and orphaned American girl with a love af harses,who comes ito Ww pneland ta live with hee character payed by Elizabeth aylor in the earlier film. Whereas Velvet’s ambition been to win the Grand: National, sarah sets he sight son the Olympic Games and a Gold Medal in the Three . Day Event. In addition to a gala premiere performance and dinner-dance ex: pected to be held in New ork in med-July, the ATLANTA-The American premiere of Metre-Goldwyn- Mayer's “International Velvet” will. be for the benefit of the: United States Equestrian Team, it was announced here today during the Team’s An- nual meeting which: is being held concurrent with the American Horse Shows Association . Convention. ° “International Velvet” starring Tatum 0’ Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins and Nanette Newnian, is t sie,“ Thi Studio executive also film was written =, oposed that local-area directed and produced by “International Velvet’ Bryan Forbes. previews be held a telegram to the throughout the country USET. Richard for the benefit of our Shepher, MGM's senior nation's equestrian team. Vice President in _ In his message to the production, stated that horsemen and women ‘International Velvet” from all parts of the will ‘bring a nation who attended the ; Lo Lo Team’s annual meeting, underatanding of horse Shepherd said; ‘We feel sports’ to the general that we have spared no public and it is most effort tomake this the appropriate that its Q e tl mest . authentic premiere will be able to equestrian film ever serve as a fund-raising produced. We hope that vehicle for the Unite you will not only enjoy _States Equestrian Team. ‘International Velvet’ for new the good story that it is, - but that you will also be pleased by.the efforst we ve made to keep it as technically accurate as possible.” = To achieve this high degree of authenticity, MGM had Olypic Gold- Medal winner and USET President William Steinkraus as technical advisor to writer- director-producer Bryan Forbes. Inresponse to the MGM message, Steinkraus said the entire equestrian community will benefit from the wide public exposure that will resutlt from a major film such as this and that the funds the USET will derive from the premiere -will help send the best possible American squads to the World Championships this year, next year’s Par’ American Games and to the 1980 Moscow Olumpics. ‘ _ The MGM presentation of International Velvet’ will be released this summer by fited Artists throughout the Unitec States and Canada. Jennifer McQueen They mind train She Trains mind sponsible for handing out more than $15 million in grants annually. Miss McQueen recently visited the Art Gallery of Hamilton, ‘to which her ‘ organization has granted about $694,000 in the last five years. = She said one of the major current problems is ‘budgetary restraints imposed by government Duties which range from . ‘art. gallery openings to Maintenance of a 15-car railway train are all ina day’s work for Jennifer McQueen. = ss As acting - secretary- general of the National Gupetns. of Canada, a awi corporation pro- viding financial and cultural «support to museums and art .palleries across Canada; her’ work ‘days’ ‘often. “Stretch to!12‘or 18 ‘hours. She travels thousands of miles a year across Canada and’ throughout ’ facilities increases... ..- RURAL AREAS VISITED . ‘National Museums of Canada operates several while the demand for: cultural. activities and - museum-mobiles which cross the stopping in rural areas where residents have no access to museums or art galleries. a “Keeping in touch with all the people out there is very important,” she said. “They shouldn’t be denied insight into our history and our beauty just because they don't ‘Jive in bigtitles.”"' ~” Miss McQueen said the train will feature a dramatic, lively. resentation of Canada’s ‘HE HERALD, Thursda y, February 2, 1978, PAGE 3 Dr. Bob Young If — was any good at prophecy, my maternity patients would deliver 2 little closer to their ex- pected dates and [ would ido much better at the race track. ; Predictions are in vogue at this time of vear, 80] will hazard a few guesses about wh might happen in ° . British Columbia mal scene in 1978. T° .se are just musings, so please do not caucel your sub- scription to this paper if time proves me wrong! Some progress will be made in solving the manpower problem - the distribution of general practitioners and specialists. Possible limiting of the number of physiciaae in pepular areas will be ¢on- troversial. More B.C. physicians and surgeons will be . lured to the U.S.A. The attractions are higher income, shorter hours, a lighter tax burden, warmer climate, and perhaps better facilities and equipment. The exodus will he exceeded by physicians arriving from other parts of Canada - again com- plicating our manpower problem. ; Government will continue to consider itself the only agent with any expertise in the provision on health care. Knowledgeable advice country, - given by the British ini quack remedies will Columuia Medical association and other experienced groups will continue to be largely ignored. Physicians in B.C. will}. become increasingly alarmr* ” -.y the failure of the’ see increases to ep up with increasing enstg. They . remain concerned that they have to work longer and faster justtokeep up. Although the physician may suffer, his patient may suffer more, particularly if quality of care is com- promised. I predict that the profession will have] difficult and aggressive negotiations wit . government in 1978. Laetrile and other continue to be promoted. Transcendental | Meditation, or thomolecular medicine, astronomy, and megavitamins are merely today’s reflec- tions of humankind ‘’s age-old need to becorne involved with the mystic, the occult, and the ob- scure. The year 1978 will be about the same as 1977 and 1979. Babies will be born, people will die (at or before their time), and the doctors will continue to do the very best work they can. The British -Columbia Medical Association and I wish all my readers a happy, healthy, and prosperous 1978. 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