Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is pleased to announce the Liberal Caucus Executive that was selected in yesterday’s National Caucus elections.

"I am very pleased with the quality of our new Caucus Executive team," said the Prime Minister. "Their advice and wise counsel will be indispensable in meeting the needs of our Caucus and carrying forward our agenda for an innovative and inclusive Canada."

Following is an updated list of the Liberal Caucus Executive:

Chair, National Liberal Caucus Stan Keyes, MP (Hamilton West)
Vice-Chair, National Caucus Senator Isobel Finnerty
Treasurer Mauril Bélanger, MP (Ottawa -Vanier)
Secretary Diane St.Jacques, MP (Shefford)

Regional Caucus Chairs:

Chair, Atlantic Caucus Dominic LeBlanc, MP (Beauséjour- Petitcodiac)
Chair, Quebec Caucus Marcel Proulx, MP (Hull Aylmer)
Chair, Ontario Caucus John McKay, MP (Scarborough East)
Chair, Northern and Western Caucus John Harvard, MP (Charleswood-St. James- Assiniboine)
Chair, Women's Caucus Anita Neville, MP (Winnipeg South Centre)
Chair, Rural Caucus Murray Calder, MP (Dufferin-Peel-Wellington- Grey)

- 30 -

PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555