August 05, 2004
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced the appointment of Ward P.D. Elcock as Deputy Minister of National Defence.

Mr. Elcock is a seasoned executive with more than thirty years’ experience in the Government of Canada, where he has held positions at the most senior levels. Prior to becoming Director of the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service in 1994, a position he held for ten years, Mr. Elcock had served with the Privy Council Office, where he held during five years, the position of Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council (Security and Intelligence) and Counsel, one of the most senior positions in the organization. He also served as Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Legislation and House Planning/Counsel) for six years. Mr. Elcock has a B.A. in Political Science from Carleton University and a LL.B. from the Osgoode Hall Law School (York University).

The Prime Minister took this opportunity to thank Hélène Gosselin, Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, who acted as Deputy Minister since December 2003.

This appointment is effective immediately.



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