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AXWORTHY AND ANDERSON ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE TO ICAO
June 19, 1996 No. 116
AXWORTHY AND ANDERSON ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF
CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE TO ICAO
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy and Transport Minister David Anderson
today announced the appointment of Mrs. Ghislaine Richard to a three-year term as
Canada's representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
ICAO is the UN agency responsible for developing standards on international civil
aviation.
"With her vast experience in aviation, Mrs. Richard is well suited to promoting
and defending the interests of Canada in ICAO," said Mr. Axworthy. "The
appointment is especially appropriate in that, as host country of ICAO, Canada
plays a leading role in this international organization," added Mr. Anderson.
Mrs. Richard holds a degree in Law from the University of Montreal and in Air and
Space Law from McGill. She has served as Vice-Chairperson and Chairperson of the
Civil Aviation Tribunal. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of the
Quebec Division, Canadian Bar Association (CBA), President of the Quebec Division
of the CBA Air and Space Law Section, and Chairperson of the Council of Canadian
Administrative Tribunals.
As Canada's representative, Mrs. Richard will sit on the ICAO Council, which
comprises 33 member states. She will also provide liaison between Canada, as host
country, and ICAO, headquartered in Montreal.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Lappe
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
Robert R. Mayes
Director General, Air Policy
Transport Canada
(613) 993-0054
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