PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN THE SENIOR RANKS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE September 18, 2002 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the following changes in the Public Service: Carole Swan, currently Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Industry Canada. Ms. Swan began her career in 1975 as a Research Economist with the Manitoba Economic Development Advisory Board. She joined the federal Public Service in 1978. Her past experience includes Senior Policy Analyst, Regional Industrial Expansion Canada; Director General, Corporate Services, Office of Privatization and Regulatory Affairs; and Assistant Secretary, Economic Sector, Treasury Board Secretariat. Ruth Dantzer, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, becomes Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board. Prior to assuming her current position, Ms. Dantzer served as Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Social Development Policy, Privy Council Office. She previously held a number of positions with the Department of Finance, including Director, Sales Tax Policy, Tax Policy Branch. She joined the Public Service as a Manager with the Department of National Health and Welfare. She began her career working with First Nations in Northern Saskatchewan as an Economic Development Officer. Jean-Claude Bouchard, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Sector, Industry Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Mr. Bouchard began his Public Service career in 1971. His experience includes such positions as Deputy Secretary, Human Resources Policy, Treasury Board Secretariat and Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Resources Services, Human Resources Development Canada. From September 1997 to May 2000, Mr. Bouchard held the position of Vice-President with the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc. These appointments are effective September 23, 2002 - 30 - Biographical notes attached.
CAROLE SWAN Date of birth: March 1952 Education: - Masters degree in Economics, University of Manitoba Professional Experience: June 1999 to Present October 1996 - June 1999 June 1991 - October 1996 September 1990 - June 1991 April 1987 - September 1990 August 1981 - April 1987 October 1979 - August 1981 February 1978 - October 1979 January 1976 - February 1978 January 1975 - December 1975
RUTH DANTZER Date of Birth: February 1959 Education: - Ph.D, Education-Leadership, Andrews University, Berrien
Springs, Michigan Professional Experience: June 2001 to Present 1997 - 2001 1994 - 1997 1991 - 1994 1988 - 1991 1987 - 1988 1985 - 1987
JEAN-CLAUDE BOUCHARD Date of Birth: September 1947 Education: - Bachelor of Arts, General, Université de Montréal Professional Experience: May 2000 to Present September 1997 - May 2000 June 1995 - September 1997 August 1993 - June 1995 December 1991 - August 1993 August 1989 - November 1991 April 1985 - July 1989 July 1984 - April 1985 November 1982 - July 1984 June 1976 - November 1982 July 1975 - June 1976 January 1973 - July 1975 January 1972 - January 1973 January 1971 - January 1972 |
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