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Deputy Minister
Natural Resources Canada

Biographical Notes

Cassie Doyle was appointed Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada in June 2006.

Previously, she had been with Environment Canada — first as Assistant Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Service Innovation, then as Associate Deputy Minister beginning in December 2003.

Ms. Doyle came to the Government of Canada from the British Columbia Assets and Land Corporation, where she was President and CEO. From 1992 to 1999, Ms. Doyle held senior positions in the Government of British Columbia, including Deputy Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks; Small Business, Tourism and Culture; and Housing and Consumer Services, as well as Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Earlier in her career, she occupied various positions with the City of Ottawa and, in 1987, she was the Executive Director of the International Year of Shelter for the Homeless.

Ms. Doyle holds a Master of Social Work degree in Public Policy and Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology.