The NOC reps of the host province are consulted and involved in the submission of the list. This list is then reviewed by the TSC executive for final approval and placements. This process of inclusion and wider collaboration is being well-received. Each NOC rep was asked to send along a copy of the evaluation process used in their province at these levels indicating what procedures are being used. From these we intend to develop a consistent evaluation form that covers the best features contained in the different provincial formats.
Consistency is the aim, always keeping in mind provincial and territorial differences.
Two Officials Seminars were held this year at which Canada had representation. Both seminars were most beneficial in that the officials attending brought back important information on rule interpretations and discussion points that will be of interest to the NOC in their teleconferences and meetings. This coincides with the process we were implementing this past year in appointing officials from host provinces as assistant-meet coordinators. The deadline they set for submission of any rule changes for their consideration was November 14, 2000. With this in mind, submissions were requested through the NOC reps for proposals to be sent to me for any suggested Canadian rule changes.