PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN THE SENIOR RANKS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE August 14, 2001 Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the following changes in the Public Service: Michael Horgan, currently President of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, becomes Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance. Mr. Horgan, who was educated and trained as an economist, has a solid background in economic and financial policy and analysis. He has a number of years experience with the Department of Finance and the Privy Council Office in positions of increasing responsibility and scope. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from Concordia University and a Master of Arts (Economics) from both Queen’s University and Princeton. Dennis Wallace, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, becomes President of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Prior to his current position, Mr. Wallace spent three years in the Atlantic region where he held the position of Assistant Deputy Minister, Veterans Services, Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Wallace has substantial knowledge of regional development, having served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Western Economic Diversification Canada during the years 1988 to 1992. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Lakehead University and a Master (Business Administration) from the University of Western Ontario. Marie Fortier, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Health, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. At Health Canada she has been directly involved in First Nations health for a number of years. Ms. Fortier holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master degree in Health Administration from the University of Ottawa. Munir Sheikh, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax Policy, Finance Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Health. Mr. Sheikh, who has a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, has over twenty years experience in policy development and advice, most recently on tax policy. He has lectured and published widely in academic journals on economic, social and tax policy matters. Mr. Sheikh also earned a Master (Economics) from McMaster University These appointments are effective September 4, 2001. - 30 - Biographical notes attached. PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555 ********* J. MICHAEL HORGAN Date of Birth: December 1955 Education: Professional Experience: April 1999 to present March 1998 to March 1999 August 1996 - 1998 October 1992 - August 1996 February 1991 - 1992 February 1990 - 1991 September 1987 - 1990 August 1986 - 1987 June 1983 - 1985 March 1981 - 1982 September 1978 - 1981 ********* DENNIS WALLACE Date of Birth: April 1946 Education: Professional Experience: August 1998 to Present December 1995 - August 1998 May 1992 - 1995 April 1988 - 1992 March 1986 - 1988 May 1982 - 1986 May 1981 - 1982 1975 - 1981 ********* MARIE E. FORTIER Date of Birth: November 1947 Education : Professional Experience: October 1999 to Present 1998 - 1999 1997 - 1998 1994 - 1997 1993 - 1994 1991 - 1993 1989 - 1991 1986 - 1989 1981 - 1986 1980 - 1981 1971 - 1980 ********* MUNIR SHEIKH Education: Professional Experience: October 2000 to Present March 1998 - October 2000 September 1996 - March 1998 September 1994 - September 1996 May 1986 - September 1994 December 1981 - May 1986 August 1978 - December 1981 August 1976 - August 1978 December 1972 - August 1976 |
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