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Arthur Osborne Instructor - Letter to Dennis Bevington
October 13th, 2011
Reference; Visit to the Introduction to Government class
Dear Dennis,
Thank you for making time in your busy schedule to come and speak to the Introduction to Government class. The learners appreciated your insights and observations about the workings of government in the House of Commons. They were very interested to hear the responsibilities of your position.
Attached to the email of this letter is a copy of the photo I took of you with the learners.
Regards, Arthur Osborne
MEDIA ADVISORY
Bevington Attending Gwich'in Tribal Council Assembly
August 10th, 2011
Yellowknife - Western Arctic MP and Northern Development critic Dennis Bevington is travelling to the annual Gwich'in Assembly in Tsiigehtchic this week.
He will address the assembly tomorrow.
Mr. Bevington will be available for media interviews via phone in Inuvik, or in person at the GTC meeting tomorrow.
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- For more information, contact :
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant for Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 867-873-6995
- Toll free 1-800-661-0802
- Email :
- dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
- Fax :
- 867-920-4233
Bevington Attending Gwich’in Tribal Council Assembly
For Immediate Release
NWT Boards 'On Hold' While Minister Fails to Make Timely Appointments
July 21, 2011
Yellowknife - Despite recommendations from two federal reports, the minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development has failed to make timely Northern appointments to the numerous regulatory boards across the Northwest Territories.
Both the 2008 McCrank Report "Road to Improvement: The Review of the Regulatory Systems Across the North," and the 2010 Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Report "Northerners' Perspectives for Prosperity," have clear recommendations for timely board appointments.
"Why won't the government respect the importance of timely action on these appointments?" Asked Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington. Bevington also voiced concerns over the length of time associated with these board appointments and the inherent unfairness to the lives and careers of the individuals appointed.
He also pointed out the Gwichin Renewable Resource Board as an example. "The GRRB has only had 4 regular members out of 12 since 2010, which means this board has had no quorum and cannot function or make legal binding decisions," explained Bevington.
Eleven of the NWT's thirteen Regulatory and Land Claim boards have vacancies. "The Harper government continues to fail in its responsibilities to ensure these boards can operate fully and effectively. Their inaction is fulfilling their own arguments that the regulatory process is flawed," stated Bevington.
Over the next six months, many of the current positions on the Boards are due for renewal or replacement. "This government needs to be pro-active on this issue, and these appointments need to be dealt with in a timely fashion," Bevington concluded.
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- For more information, contact :
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant for Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 867-873-6995
- Toll free 1-800-661-0802
- Email :
- dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
- Fax :
- 867-920-4233
- NWT Boards 'On Hold' While Minister Fails to Make Timely Appointments
Backgrounder
Two federal reports have called for timely ministerial board appointments. Neil McCrank's 2008 Report, a review of the regulatory systems across Canada's North, and the 2010 report from the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, which received support from all political parties in the 40th Parliament.
Here are the two recommendations as worded in both reports:
Recommendation #15 – "The office of the minister of INAC should establish a process that would anticipate board appointments and ensure that the appointments are timely." (McCrank Report, 2008)
Recommendation # 29 – "That the Government of Canada, to minimize the risk of failing to meet quorum for regulatory boards, stagger appointments and extend the term of existing board members, where possible, until new appointments can be made. As well, the Government's should seek further enhancements to streamline the nomination and appointment process, to the satisfaction of all parties." (Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, 2010)
SOURCES:
Northerners' Perspectives For Prosperity Report of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, December 2010
Road To Improvement: "The Review Of The Regulatory Systems Across The North." By: Neil McCrank, Minister's Special Representative, May 2008
Status of Ministerial Appointments. June 1, 2011
MEDIA ADVISORY
Bevington and Duncan to Address Dene Leadership
July 12, 2011
Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington and his colleague Linda Duncan the MP for Edmonton Strathcona will be attending the 41st Dene National Assembly in Fort Providence this week.
"It's a great opportunity for Linda and I to meet with the Chiefs of Denendeh and to hear Northern Aboriginal concerns first hand," said Bevington.
Both Bevington and Duncan will be available for interviews in Fort Providence Wednesday and in Yellowknife for phone or in person interviews Thursday afternoon.
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- For more information, contact :
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant for Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 867-873-6995
- Toll free 1-800-661-0802
- Email :
- dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
- Fax :
- 867-920-4233
- Bevington and Duncan to Address Dene Leadership
Bevington to Welcome Royal Couple to the Northwest Territories
July 4, 2011
For Immediate Release
Dennis Bevington the Member of Parliament for the Western Arctic will be part of the NWT welcoming party for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this evening in Yellowknife.
"On behalf of all Northerners I am honoured to welcome their royal highnesses to the Northwest Territories on their first Royal Tour. We have such diversity here in the NWT, and our First Nations and Aboriginal people have a long storied history with the Royal family."
Bevington will join Premier Floyd Roland, Yellowknife Mayor Gordon VanTighem and several First Nations Chiefs at the Yellowknife airport this evening to greet the Royal Couple. Bevington will also be attending the public event tomorrow at SombaK'e Park, and their departure at the Yellowknife airport on Wednesday.
"With the theme of 'Moving Forward Together,' the tour will provide the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a first hand look at our diverse culture and our Northern Territory, I am sure that this Royal Tour will forge an enduring relationship with this extraordinary couple," Bevington added.
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- For more information, contact :
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant for Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 867-873-6995
- Toll free 1-800-661-0802
- Email :
- dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
- Fax :
- 867-920-4233
- PDF download
- Bevington to Welcome Royal Couple to the Northwest Territories
- External link:
- CBC.ca - Monday, July 4th - William and Kate arrive in Yellowknife
MEDIA ADVISORY
March 24, 2011
Yellowknife - Today the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development passed Dennis Bevington's bill C-530, which changes the Northwest Territories Act (Borrowing Provisions).
The committee approved the bill without amendment and to report it back to the House of Commons for third reading. The committee's approval of the bill came after hearing witnesses from the NWT Department of Finance, and the federal departments of Finance and Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
"I'm glad the majority of the committee supported my bill and was particularly happy to hear the testimony from the NWT Finance officials who revealed that the current borrowing limit review underway with the federal government is only an operational review and does not address the questions of the adequacy of the borrowing limit whether there should be a limit at all," said Bevington.
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- For More Information contact :
- Doug Johnson
- Office of Dennis Bevington MP
- Email :
- bevind0@parl.gc.ca
- Bevington bill passes committee review un-amended
MEDIA ADVISORY
Western Arctic Constituency Meeting
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
Yellowknife - 7-9pm @ Northern United Place... Upstairs Boardroom. (Franklin Avenue across from Mildred Hall School)
Northern United Place 5403 - 50 Avenue (Franklin Ave) Yellowknife, NT
This is a Parliamentary meeting... however, partisan and policy questions are welcome.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be available.
- For more information, contact :
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant for Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 867-873-6995
- Toll free 1-800-661-0802
- Email :
- dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
- Fax :
- 867-920-4233
MEDIA ADVISORY
Standing Committee on the Status of Women visits NWT Dennis Bevington Participating in Committee Meeting in Yellowknife
January 19th, 2011
Yellowknife - Tomorrow the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women will be hosting a meeting at the Yellowknife Inn.
Witnesses participating at this meeting include NWT organizations such as the Native Women's Association of the NWT, the YWCA and the Status of Women Council of the NWT. There will also be participants from the neighboring territory of Nunavut.
"I'm thrilled that the Status of Women Committee is coming to the Northwest Territories to meet with our frontline organizations who handle the serious issues facing our Northern Women," said Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington.
The Meeting will be from 8am – Noon. The main topic for tomorrow's meeting is violence against aboriginal women.
- For more information, contact :
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant for Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 867-873-6995
- Toll free 1-800-661-0802
- Email :
- dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
- Fax :
- 867-920-4233
- Standing Committee on the Status of Women visits NWT
MEDIA ADVISORY
LIVE Town Hall webcast with NDP Leader Jack Layton direct from the Tree of Peace in Yellowknife NWT
- date webcast :
- August 31st, 2010
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm Mountain time zone
- URL NWT News
You're invited to view the live webcast archive of Jack Layton, Leader of Canada's New Democrats and MPs Dennis Bevington and Olivia Chow for a Meet & Greet and Town Hall Meeting live from the Tree of Peace in Yellowknife, NWT.
Twitter hashtag for the webcast was #NWTNDP
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
Bevington calls for changes to Borrowing Limits
Private Members Bill to Help NWT with Federal Funds
JUNE 8th, 2010
Ottawa - Tomorrow (June 9, 2010) Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington will introduce a bill in the House of Commons that will change the borrowing limits for the Government of the Northwest Territories.
"While we are not a province, the NWT needs independent fiscal certainty in its ability to make investments for the future of the territory. We cannot wait for the Harper government to act, my private members bill will be a step in the right direction," said Mr. Bevington.
Mr. Bevington will be available for interviews after his bill introduced in the House of Commons.
Interview sessions will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Mr. Bevington will introduce his bill during Routine Proceedings of the House of Commons, which begins at 15:00 hrs Ottawa time (13:00 hrs Yellowknife time).
- For more information contact :
- Doug Johnson or Josh Campbell
- Office of Dennis Bevington, MP Western Arctic
- Telephone :
- 613-992-2131
- Bevington calls for changes to Borrowing Limits
MEDIA ADVISORY
January 19, 2010
For Immediate Release
No, Non Prorogue Rally
- Yellowknife Rally
- WHEN : Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 - 11:00AM - 02:00PM
- WHERE : Northern Territories Federation of Labour
- Office, 9 Stanton Plaza.
- WHY : To protest the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament
- WHAT : Rally, Speeches, March, Perogies and Beverages
- WHO : Everyone is Welcome!
- Prorogue Rally 23rd January, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
January 13, 2010
For Immediate Release
Bevington Urges Area Donations to Red Cross for Haiti Earthquake
Fort Smith - In the wake of the coastal, catastrophic 7.0 earthquake near Port-Au-Prince in Haiti Tuesday, Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington is urging constituents to give "as generously as possible" to the Canadian Red Cross.
"Haiti is so vulnerable and impoverished with political instability so this natural disaster will be particularly damaging to the people with potentially large numbers dead and injured," Bevington said. Bevington and his NDP colleagues are urging the Canadian government to act immediately in sending in the DART rescue team (Disaster Assistance Relief Team) and coordinating the aid effort.
Canadians are encouraged to support Red Cross relief efforts by making a financial donation to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake fund. Donations can be made online at RED CROSS HAITI RELIEF, by calling toll free 1-800-418-1111.
"The Red Cross has a good reputation in this emergency aid as we saw with the tsunami in Southeast Asia and I understand the local Red Cross office on will be receiving money and we can wait to hear about requests for other types of assistance or material."
Bevington said the New Democrat caucus discussed the Haiti earthquake in a conference call last night, and it is one of the reasons the NDP caucus decided to come to Ottawa Jan. 25-27 to monitor the Canadian government response.
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- For more information, contact:
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant
- Dennis Bevington, MP
- Western Arctic
- (867) 669-8817 - phone
- (867) 920-4233 - fax
Media Advisory 13th January, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
January 12, 2010
For Immediate Release
Bevington Echoes Northerners Call for more Infrastructure
YELLOWKNIFE - Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington wrapped up a week of community visits in Inuvik today. The community visits were part of Bevington's consultation about the recent Joint Review Panel Announcement for the proposed Mackenzie natural gas project.
"While many Northerners are excited about the prospect of the multi-billion dollar project, they want a highway, and I will do what I can to help make an all weather road system a reality," Bevington said Tuesday morning.
Another key message the Member of Parliament received, was the need for immediate "impact funding."
"People of the North need to be assured 500 million dollars of social impact funding, will be flowing before shovels are hitting the ground for this project," Bevington added.
Dennis will be available for phone interviews tomorrow afternoon around 1:15 Mountain Time.
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- For more information, contact:
- Joshua Campbell
- Constituency Assistant
- Dennis Bevington, MP
- Western Arctic
- (867) 669-8817 - phone
- (867) 920-4233 - fax
Media Advisory 12th January, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
January 4, 2010
For Immediate Release
Bevington Consulting Northerners re: JRP Announcement
While the 40th Parliament has been prorogued for a second time, the MP for the Western Arctic will not be sitting idle. Dennis Bevington will visit seven communities this week, along the path of the $16-billion, 1,200-kilometre proposed pipeline.
"I'm interested to hear what my constituents up and down the Mackenzie Valley are saying," said Bevington.
Environmental concerns are also expected to be discussed.
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For more information contact Josh Campbell or Heather Oliver. 867-873-6995
Media Advisory 4th January, 2010
NWT NDP AGM
- Bevington Lays Out Plans for Spring Session MP Updates Western Arctic Constituents
- Time: 7:00pm
- Date: 8th April, 2009
- Place: Northern United Place, 5403 Franklin Ave
- Location: Yellowknife, NWT
Western Arctic Constituency Meeting
- Meet Your MP
- Event InfoHost: Dennis Bevington
- What: Informational Meeting
- Start Time: Saturday, February 14 at 3:00pm
- End Time: Saturday, February 14 at 5:00pm
- Where: Baker Community Centre, Franklin Ave
PHOTO ID - ELECTION NIGHTMARE
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Elections Night
- Victory speech
- Tuesday evening 14th October, 2008
- Duration : 05:32
14th October, 2008
A thank you message from Jack Layton
Dear friends,
On Tuesday, millions of Canadians cast their votes and put their trust in New Democrats from coast to coast to coast.
Working families gave our team a stronger mandate and elected the second largest caucus of New Democrats ever.
Together, we broke through Stephen Harper's fortress Alberta by electing Linda Duncan in Edmonton.
Together, we also elected a record breaking 17 New Democrats in Ontario - virtually sweeping Northern Ontario.
And I'm pleased to welcome Niki Ashton, the youngest member of our caucus and a strong addition to our team of women MPs. Once again, New Democrats have elected the highest percentage of women of any of the parties.
With your support, our New Democrat team ran the strongest campaign we've run in a generation.
But with economic uncertainty, working families are anxious. They're anxious about their pensions and savings. They're anxious about their jobs. More and more are having a tough time making ends meet.
That's why, with a larger mandate in Parliament, the first item of business for New Democrat MPs will to be to roll up our sleeves and get to work on ensuring ordinary Canadians are protected.
In the upcoming Parliament, New Democrats will be in the House, day in and day out holding Stephen Harper to account and ensuring that no family is left behind.
Thank you again to all of the hard-working Canadians who made this great campaign a reality.
Hon. Jack Layton
Leader of the New Democratic Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- September 30, 2008
- Aboriginal Platform 2008
- Northern Platform
- Platforme du Nord
MEDIA ADVISORY
September 26, 2008
BEVINGTON TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE NORTH
YELLOWKNIFE - On Monday, NDP Incumbent Dennis Bevington will hold a press conference for a major announcement for the North.
Media are requested to RSVP to the contact number below.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 2008 - YELLOWKNIFE
1:00 - 2:00 PM
LOCATION - In Front of the Greenstone (Federal) Building Franklin Avenue, Yellowknife
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Media Advisory 26th September, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY
September 5, 2008
MP BEVINGTON TO PARTICIPATE IN NORTHERN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING SESSION
HAY RIVER - Western Arctic Member of Parliament Dennis Bevington will be a panelist on the Road to Development planning session during the Start Your Engines conference in Hay River next week.
Bevington will debate Northern transportation issues with representatives from the industry, the GNWT and Northern Alberta on Wednesday, September 10th starting at 10:30 a.m. The MP will also attend the Gala Dinner at the Don Stewart Arena at 7 p.m. on September 9th.
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For further information, contact:
Heather Oliver, Office of Dennis Bevington, 867-669-8817 or dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
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MEDIA ADVISORY
August 27, 2008
MP BEVINGTON TO HOST NORTHERN FORUM IN INUVIK
INUVIK - Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington will host a forum on Northern issues on Thursday, August 28 at the Royal Canadian Legion from 5 to 8 p.m.
Bevington will be joined by Jean-Francois Des Lauriers, Regional Vice-President for PSAC North.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
For further information, contact:
Heather Oliver, Office of Dennis Bevington, 867-669-8817 or dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
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MEDIA ADVISORY
August 22, 2008
LAYTON, BEVINGTON AND MICHAEL BYERS SPEAK OUT ON HARPER'S IGNORANCE OF NORTHERN ISSUES
YELLOWKNIFE, VANCOUVER AND OTTAWA - NDP leader Jack Layton, Western Arctic MP Dennis Bevington and NDP candidate Michael Myers will host a joint press conference in Yellowknife on Monday to urge Prime Minister Stephen Harper to stop ignoring crucial issues in Canada's North.
Monday, August 25th 2:30 p.m. MST (4:30 p.m. EST)
Western Arctic Constituency Office, 4908-49th Street, Donald Cooper Building, Yellowknife, NT
Out of town media can participate via teleconference. Please RSVP to dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
Teleconference line: 1-888-337-8477, PIN: 4345#. For Assistance any time during the conference call, dial *0 for the operator.
***NOTE: Layton and Byers will be participating via teleconference***
For further information, contact:
Heather Oliver, Office of Dennis Bevington, 867-444-0230 or dennis.bevington.c1@parl.gc.ca
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August 18, 2008
Jack Layton and Canada's NDP want to hear from you!!
Janice Bernier, NDP Candidate for Regina Qu'Appelle, would like to invite you to a
PUBLIC FORUM WITH
DENNIS BEVINGTON, NDP MP, Western Arctic and
NDP Critic for Natural Resources
Janice and Dennis will be hosting a Public Forum to discuss and seek public input on Canada's Energy Security.
We are seeking your input on what is the best way to proceed in a world of increasingly more expensive fossil fuels and declining reserves of crude oil and natural gas.
Please join Janice and Dennis to discuss this most important issue!!!
When: Monday August 18th, 2008 7:00 PM
Where: Tommy Douglas House 1122 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK
Refreshments will be available.
Please R.S.V.P your attendance to Brian Nixon at brian@ndp.ca
Stay tuned for further public forum dates in other provinces and territories during August and September.
MP BEVINGTON HOSTS OPEN HOUSE
March 20, 2008
YELLOWKNIFE - Western Arctic Member of Parliament Dennis Bevington will host an Open House at his Yellowknife Constituency Office on Wednesday, March 26 from 7 to 9 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. The office is located on the first floor of the Donald M. Cooper Building, at 4908 49th Street.
MP BEVINGTON PRESENTING GOLD ULUS TO BADMINTON ATHLETES
March 14, 2008
YELLOWKNIFE - Western Arctic Member of Parliament Dennis Bevington will present gold ulus to winners of the junior male and female singles and doubles badminton competition on March 15, 2008 at Sir John Franklin High School Gym. The presentations will take place at 3 p.m.
Grand Re-opening, art exhibit, music jam and Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser @ 6pm on Wednesday January 30
"As the flowers are all made sweeter by the sunshine and the dew, so this old world is made brighter by the lives of folks like you." - Bonnie Parker
Squatterz Books & Curiosities makes its last stand!!!! ( + = )
- New Local Art by Tamsone, Kimberly Legler and others!!!
- Silent auction fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society!!!
- New Books & zines from the continent's best indy radical presses!!!
- Open Mic hosted by award-winning Northern songwriter DANA SIPOS!!!
Squatterz Books & Curiosities welcomes all artists, outcasts, freaks, geeks, goths, punks, rebels and misunderstood misfits to our grand re-opening at 6pm Wednesday, January 30!!!!
All are welcome to enjoy the work of some of Yellowknife's best young artists and musicians. Donations and a silent auction will support the Canadian Cancer Society.
(To donate small items to the silent auction, please get in touch.)
Squatterz Books & Curiosities (est. 2006)
- Address & Contact information:
- 3533 McDonald Drive (in the Old Dinosaur Museum)
- 867-445-6261
For more information on a beautiful upcoming community initiative to acknowledge and address a disease that affects us all, please check this blog...
MP BEVINGTON TO RELEASE REPORT ON DIAMOND MINING INDUSTRY
November 26, 2007
YELLOWKNIFE - Western Arctic NDP Member of Parliament Dennis Bevington will host a press conference on November 29, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the Northern United Place auditorium.
Bevington will be releasing his report on the diamond mining industry entitled "Diamonds are Forever: Our Mines are Not."
This report has been in the works since May 2007, and concludes with 10 recommendations to improve and sustain the industry as a whole for the benefit of all Northerners. The press conference will be followed by a Western Arctic constituency meeting. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
MP BEVINGTON TO OPEN TUKTOYAKTUK WIND CONFERENCE
November 26, 2007
TUKTOYAKTUK - Western Arctic NDP Member of Parliament Dennis Bevington will deliver the opening address at the Remote Community Wind Energy Conference in Tuktoyaktuk on November 28. Bevington will speak to the more than 100 registered delegates during the opening ceremonies at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Heather Oliver, Communications Assistant, at 867-873-6995 or Toll free 1-800-661-0802.
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