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	Pat Binns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Binns entered politics in 1978 when he was elected as a MLA for the district of 4th Kings.
		Binns' PC Party met the expectations of political observers by beating the Liberals in the general election on November 18, 1996, gathering 18 seats to the Liberal's 8, and the NDP's 1.
		Binns may be remembered for running the largest deficits in the history of Canada's smallest province, with the net provincial debt forecast at $1.347 billion (CAD) for FY 2005-2006, a gain of $350 million alone since FY 1998-1999.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pat_Binns (1728 words)

	PC Party of PEI - Pat Binns Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Binns, Premier and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Prince Edward Island, was born October 8, 1948, son of Stanley Ernest Binns and Phyllis Mae Evans.
		Binns served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons representing the riding of Cardigan and was a member of the standing committees on Agriculture and Fisheries.
		Binns was involved in the planning and construction of the Northumberland Arena, and is a founder and active organizer of the Northumberland Fisheries Festival.
	www.pcparty.pe.ca /binns_bio.html (343 words)

	Binns, Patrick George
		Pat Binns received his early education in Saskatchewan, before proceeding to the University of Alberta for a Bachelor of Arts degree (1969) in economics and political science and a Master of Arts (1971) in community development.
		Pat Binns won the leadership of the PEI Conservative party in a convention on 5 May 1996.
		A conservative in the tradition of Angus MACLEAN, Binns is strongly committed to the preservation and enhancement of rural Island community life.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0010952 (424 words)

	CBC - Prince Edward Island Votes 2003
		Binns is "from away" an Island term defining someone who was not born on P.E.I. Patrick George Binns was born in Saskatchewan on Oct. 8, 1948, to Stanley Ernest Binns and Phyllis Mae Evans.
		That was followed by eight years in the private sector, Binns took to the land on his Hopefield property running his bean farm and acting as president of both Island Bean Limited and Pat Binns and Associates.
		Binns was elected MLA for District 5, Murray River-Gaspereaux, in the general election of Nov. 18, 1996.
	www.cbc.ca /peivotes2003/parties/binns.html (1167 words)

	CTV.ca - P.E.I. premier will stay in provincial politics- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
		Pat Binns, Prince Edward Island's premier for the past nine years, has decided to stay in provincial politics despite rumours that he was going to seek federal office.
		Binns represented Cardigan in Ottawa in the mid-1980s, until he was defeated by current Liberal MP Lawrence MacAulay.
		While Binns' decision was loudly applauded by Tories at the annual meeting in Charlottetown, it at least temporarily ends the political aspirations of several likely contenders to replace him in the premier's office.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/20051119/binns_decision_051119/20051120?hub=Canada&subhub=PrintStory (558 words)

	Pat Binns
		Born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Pat Binns moved with his parents, Stan and Phyllis Binns, and his sister Barb (Doyle) to Lloydminster in 1960.
		Pat attended the University of Alberta from which he graduated in 1971 and after a brief time spent in Alberta, the family has resided on the Island since 1972.
		Pat, a sheep and bean farmer on the Island's eastern coast, found politics suited him and became a member of the PEI legislature from 1978 to 1983.
	www.lloydminster.net /Binns.htm (192 words)

	CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: P.E.I. premier to seek fourth term (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Binns, 57, told a meeting of the provincial Conservative party he believes Islanders are happy with the performance of his government and want him to stick around.
		But Binns says there is still work to do in the provincial arena, especially when it comes to hammering out a better equalization deal with Ottawa.
		Binns and his Conservative government were first elected in November 1996.
	cnews.canoe.ca /CNEWS/Canada/2005/11/19/pf-1314270.html (184 words)

	Prince Edward Island general election, 2003 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The election was called on September 2 by Premier Pat Binns, who enjoyed a high level of popularity among voters.
		Binns' Progressive Conservatives were re-elected to a third consecutive majority government, the first time this had happened in Island history.
		Murray River-Gaspereaux: Pat Binns, PC, defeated Michelle Johnston, Liberal, by 959 votes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_Edward_Island_general_election,_2003 (371 words)

	THE NEW 940 MONTREAL
		Supporters of proportional representation say they are fuming over a decision by Premier Pat Binns and his Conservative government to make it difficult for people who favour a new voting system to win Monday's provincewide plebiscite.
		Binns is making no apologies for setting high benchmarks on the plebiscite - higher than the traditional 50 plus one that has been accepted in all other Island votes, including a referendum on building a bridge to connect the province to the mainland.
		He says the Binns government has put up roadblocks to the plebiscite, including the lack of a voters' list, which means people will have to answer questions and prove their identities when they show up at polling stations.
	www.940montreal.com /nouvelles.php?cat=23&id=112604 (1070 words)

	Painting the province blue and redrawing the map - PEI Elections: Liberal landslides and Tory tides - CBC Archives
		It was a historic turning of the tide last night as Conservative Pat Binns led his party to victory, ending a 10-year Liberal reign over PEI.
		Binns, a bean farmer in Hopefield, PEI, seized on the Liberal party's declining popularity with promises of tax cuts, balanced budgets and employment initiatives.
		• Pat Binns was born on Oct. 8, 1948 in Alberta.
	archives.cbc.ca /400d.asp?id=1-73-906-5277 (412 words)

	Murray Harbour Brad Richards NHL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Premier Pat Binns, was a quick as a Ricahrds shot from the point in proclaiming a date for the sepacial day.
		Binns said in an interview the province is still discussing a date for the special day with Richards and his family.
		On Tuesday, Premier Pat Binns declared July 9th as the day to honour the Stanley Cup-winning star from Murray Harbour, P.E.I. But now the province says the date will have to be changed because of scheduling problems.
	www.peicaps.org /~mhcap/mhp25brad.html (2743 words)

	Stephen Taylor - Conservative Party of Canada Pundit: Pat Binns to run federally?
		Binns caucus has been persuading him to stay on and seek a fourth and final term.
		UPDATE (11/19): Looks like Pat Binns' will stay on as PEI's premier for a fourth and final term (he said today that he will not seek a fifth).
		Binns is quite a popular premier and he'll continue to serve his constitents well.
	www.stephentaylor.ca /archives/000457.html (231 words)

	Official site of Canadian Idol - CTV's search for Canada's best.
		Premier Pat Binns found himself on the defensive Thursday as the major political debate of the P.E.I. election campaign focused on such touchy issues as patronage and soaring insurance rates.
		Binns, seeking a third term for his Conservative government, looked uncomfortable as Liberal Leader Robert Ghiz and the NDP's Gary Robichaud attacked the Tory record in their hunt for votes in Monday's election.
		Binns bristled at a suggestion by Ghiz that a public service classification system designed to get rid of patronage was just a front for hiring Tory friends.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/idol/CTVNews/1064540376717_18 (636 words)

	Pat Binns - TheBestLinks.com - October 8, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, 1984, 1948, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Pat Binns - TheBestLinks.com - October 8, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, 1984, 1948,...
		Pat Binns, October 8, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, 1984, 1948, 1996...
		Patrick George Binns (Born October 8, 1948-) is a Canadian politician and the Premier of Prince Edward Island.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Pat_Binns.html (122 words)

	P.E.I. Premier Pat Binns decides to stay in provincial politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		CHARLOTTETOWN (CP) - Pat Binns, Prince Edward Island's affable and unassuming premier for the past nine years, has decided to seek a fourth term in provincial office.
		Binns said he will not seek a fifth term in office, so the people who want his job simply have to bide their time.
		Binns said a fourth-term victory would be unprecedented in Island history.
	www.canada.com /national/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=149dbab5-5bfa-4c7e-91dc-7e131b8fc17d (554 words)

	Ghizâs Liberals Lead Governing PC in PEI : Angus Reid Consultants
		Pat Binns secured a third consecutive term as the premier of Canadaâs smallest province after the Tories won 23 of the 27 Legislative Assembly seats at stake in the September 2003 election.
		Last month, Binns declared he would seek a fourth term in office, saying, "I have thought about running federally, but you know being a provincial premier is a pretty good job.
		Binns was mentioned as a possible candidate for the federal Conservative party.
	www.angus-reid.com /polls/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewItem/itemID/10224 (301 words)

	PEI Literacy Alliance - PEI Literacy Alliance Questionnaire – Provincial Election 2003
		The Pat Binns’ Progressive Conservative Government believes that literacy skills are the foundation skills for lifelong learning and although there is no single solution or program to address all literacy needs of adults, we do know that partnerships with communities, businesses, and various levels of government can work wonders for adult learners.
		The Pat Binns’ Government is committed to raising the literacy rates of the Island population.
		The Pat Binns’ Progressive Conservative Government will continue to ensure the Island workforce is positioned to face the challenges of global markets and new technologies by partnering with labor and business to provide a foundation for further skills development.
	www.pei.literacy.ca /whatsnew/politics/politics.htm (2656 words)

	Wired News:
		Binns said while he'd been aware of the controversy around GMO crops for some time, Schmeiser raised issues that the premier believes need further investigation.
		Binns is particularly concerned about the potential for cross-pollination of GMO seed with traditional seed varieties.
		Binns said GMO-free crops would lead to new export opportunities for island farmers and that a GMO ban would support provincial endeavors to develop a strong organic-foods industry on Prince Edward Island.
	www.wired.com /news/medtech/1,62521-0.html (759 words)

	P.E.I. appeal court deals Charter blow to political patronage
		After Premier Pat Binns came to power in 1996, the government fired hundreds of casual employees in the time-honoured provincial tradition of punishing enemies and rewarding friends when political power changes hands.
		Binns responded by using his majority in the legislature to amend the provincial Human Rights Act the following year, restricting any settlements that might arise from the firings to token amounts.
		Binns now has a 60-day window to decide whether to take the case to the Supreme Court of Canada.
	www.nupge.ca /news_2006/n22fe06c.htm (711 words)

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		Binns, Premier and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island, was born October 8, 1948.
		Binns was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for District 5, Murray River-Gaspereaux, in the general election of November 18, 1996.
		Premier Binns was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly on April 17, 2000, and sworn in as Premier on May 1, 2000.
	www.canadainfolink.ca /prem_prince_edward_island.htm (398 words)

	cric.ca - Canada's Portal - Quick Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Premier Pat Binns, Prince Edward Island's folksy Tory premier, is a rare political bird.
		Binns, 51, who won his second majority government in 2000, also considers himself a red Tory -- a dwindling species in these days of true-blue, hard-right Conservative premiers.
		Binns, who retained his seat in Murray River-Gaspereaux, ran a cautious, low-key campaign that seemed geared more to minimizing screwups and preserving his popularity than igniting passion among the province's 94,087 eligible voters.
	cric.ca /en_html/guide/provinc_elections/princeedwardisland_elec.html (380 words)

	Non-GM-Farmers.com - Support for Canada's first GM-free province (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		MONTAGUE -- Premier Pat Binns was cited as saying Prince Edward Island would have more opportunity in the world of food production by becoming a GMO-free zone, adding, "I'm hearing from producers who say it's a great idea.
		Binns was further quoted as saying, "I say we take a serious look based on the information being presented (about genetic pollution) and for the potential opportunity on our doorstep.
		Binns was further cited as saying there is also information about "super weeds" developing from being cross-pollinated with GMO crops and causing another problem for farmers and that GMO seed was touted as a way to reduce pesticides and increase yields, but has yet to live up to that reputation.
	www.non-gm-farmers.com /news_print.asp?ID=949 (296 words)

	CBC Prince Edward Island - Electoral reform rejected (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Premier Pat Binns said he would have considered the province bound if 60 per cent of Islanders voted yes, and at least 50 per cent of Island's current 27 electoral districts endorsed change.
		Pat Mella was once the PC treasurer of P.E.I. "I'm not surprised.
		Some 97,000 people were eligible to vote in the plebiscite, however those who campaigned on the yes side said the Binns' Conservative government did everything it could to make sure people were not engaged in the process.
	www.cbc.ca /pei/story/pe_noplebiscite_20051128.html (711 words)

	Ed's Place: MMPR - Binns has spoken.
		If there was any doubt as to where Pat Binns stands on electoral reform, they have been put to rest.
		Binns has stated that he is considering what margin will be necessary for reform and speculates that 60% of the popular vote will be needed.
		By reducing the number of polling stations, it would seem that Binns is stating the matter of reform is not as important as a regular election.
	edgaudet.blogspot.com /2005/10/mmpr-binns-has-spoken.html (460 words)

	CRFA - Issues - PEI Election 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Pat Binns’ Progressive Conservative government, in conjunction with the PEI Liquor Commission, is always willing to work with the hospitality industry to provide more services to its licensees.
		The Pat Binns’ Progressive Conservative government is aware that over the course of the past few years, the cost of liability insurance has increased, and we are concerned about the impact rising insurance rates is having on Island businesses.
		The Pat Binns’ Progressive Conservative Government is willing to review this proposal and welcomes the input of your association with a view to increasing the $500 cap on the sales tax processor rebate.
	www.crfa.ca /issues/elections/princeedwardisland/issues_peielection_wherethepartiesstand.htm (1887 words)

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