Appointment of Executive Director of Round Table

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment of David McGuinty as Executive Director of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy.

Mr. McGuinty is an environmental law and policy specialist with both academic and private practice experience. He has served as Director of Policy and Programs and Special Advisor to the Chair of the Round Table since July 1995.

Previously, Mr. McGuinty worked as a Program Legal Counsel and Resident Environmental Law Specialist at the International Development Law Institute in Rome, Italy. He also practised law in London, England and worked as an External Relations Officer with the United Nations Children's Fund.

The Round Table formally reports to the Prime Minister and, as such, is in a key position to influence ongoing efforts to meet the goals of sustainable development.

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