Senior Appointment Announced
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced that John McLure, Deputy Minister of Western Economic Diversification, has indicated his intention to retire.
The Prime Minister also announced the appointment of Oryssia Lennie, currently Deputy Minister of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Alberta, as Associate Deputy Minister of Western Economic Diversification, effective April 14, 1997.
Mrs. Lennie's appointment at this time will ensure a smooth transition within the Department of Western Economic Diversification upon Mr. McLure's retirement.
On behalf of all Canadians, the Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank Mr. McLure for his outstanding service during a career of 37 years in the public sector.
PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
(Biographical notes attached)
Date of Birth: July 1947
Education:
B.A., Political Science, University
of Alberta
Diploma, Banff School of Advanced Management
Professional Experience
April 1990 to Present
Deputy Minister of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government
of Alberta
1989 - 1990
Assistant Deputy Minister, Social and Constitutional Division,
Department of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government
of Alberta
1986 - 1989
Executive Director, Social and Constitutional Division, Department
of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Alberta
1977 - 1986
Executive Director, Research and Planning Division, Department
of Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Alberta
1975 - 1977
Senior Officer, Research and Planning Division, Department of
Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Alberta
1973 - 1975
Office of the Premier
1971 - 1973
Research Officer, Department of Federal and Intergovernmental
Affairs
Return to regular web page:
http://www.pco-bcp.gc.ca/default.asp?Language=E&Page=archivechretien&Sub=NewsReleases&Doc=news_re19970318452_e.htm