Prime Minister Announces Appointment of Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs May 31, 1999 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment of Mr. Larry Murray, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, as Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, effective August 1, 1999. He succeeds Mr. David Nicholson who is retiring from the Public Service July 31, 1999. Prior to assuming his current position as Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in November 1997, Mr. Murray was a member of the Canadian Forces and was serving as Acting Chief of the Defence Staff. The Prime Minister took this opportunity to thank Mr. Nicholson for his dedication and excellent service over the years as Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs and President of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and to wish him a rewarding retirement.
Biographical notes attached. PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
Date of Birth: June 1947 Education: B.A. (History), Carleton University Professional Experience
November 1997 to Present
October 1996 - September 1997
June 1995 - April 1997
February 1993 - June 1995
April 1991 - February 1993
June 1989 - April 1991
July 1987 - June 1989
January 1985 - July 1987
July 1981 - January 1985
July 1980 - July 1981
July 1976 - July 1980
September 1968 - July 1976
Vice-Admiral Murray joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1964 under the Regular Officer Training Plan and underwent studies at Carleton University.
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