PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CLERK OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL AND SECRETARY TO THE CABINETApril 30, 2002 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment of Mr. Alexander Himelfarb as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, effective May 13, 2002. Mr. Himelfarb will serve as the 19 th Clerk of the Privy Council.Mr. Himelfarb is currently Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, a position he has held since June 1999. Mr. Himelfarb, who previously served as Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board, and Head of the Social Union Task Force and Sherpa for the meeting of heads of Progressive Governments, has over 20 years of experience in the Public Service. Mr. Cappe, who is in his fourth year as Clerk of the Privy Council, will become Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, effective May 13, 2002, prior to his taking a diplomatic assignment. "Mr. Cappe has been a dedicated and skilful Clerk who has served me well during what have been extremely challenging times. Over the past three years, he has provided innovative and yeoman support to my Cabinet and me, particularly in the aftermath of September 11. During his tenure, he has demonstrated creativity, vision and vigour. I have every confidence that Mr. Cappe will represent Canada’s interests abroad in an outstanding fashion and further enhance Canada’s solid reputation on the international scene when he undertakes his international assignment." Biographical notes are attached. - 30 - PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
ALEXANDER HIMELFARB Date of Birth: July 1947 Education: Professional Experience: October 1998 - May 1999 July 1997 - October 1998 February 1995 - July 1997 August 1994 - February 1995 December 1993 - August 1994 November 1989 - December 1993 July 1986 - November 1989 December 1981 - July 1986 July 1972 to December 1981
MEL CAPPE Date of birth: December 1948 Education:
Professional Experience: January 1999 to Present July 1996 - December 1998 May 1994 - July 1996 1990 - 1994 1989 - 1990 1986 - 1989 1982 - 1986 1981 - 1982 1979 - 1981 1977 - 1979 1975 - 1977 |
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