HomeGuides the board of directors on corporate issues and strategies; approves projects and transactions; and reviews the NCC’s corporate plan, operating and capital budgets, financial statements and annual report.
Members
Marcel Beaudry
Chairperson
Gatineau, Quebec
To September 1, 2006
1959–1991: Lawyer in Hull, Quebec. Combined law practice with undertakings in the hotel and restaurant business, residential and commercial construction and real estate development. Member, board of directors, numerous companies, financial institutions and universities. Chaired numerous fundraising initiatives. 1990: appointed by Premier Bourassa to the Bélanger–Campeau Commission. 1991: elected Mayor of the City of Hull. 1993: awarded honorary doctorate by University of Ottawa for contribution to the National Capital Region. NCC Chairperson since 1992.
Heather Chiasson *
Vice-Chairperson
Ottawa, Ontario
To September 19, 2005
Variety of positions in the health field in Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories and the Capital region. Board member for a number of organizations (e.g., Symphony Nova Scotia, Great Canadian Theatre Company). Active in various fundraising activities (e.g., Terry Fox Run, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation).
Anne Elizabeth Fry
Edmonton, Alberta
To October 26, 2008
An entrepreneur, has owned and operated several businesses including investment properties and apartment projects. Also a realtor, is a member of the Edmonton Medallion Club for the top five-percent realtors belonging to the Edmonton Real Estate Board. 1967–1979: Was the first woman management trainee at the Toronto Dominion Bank, later becoming the first woman Branch Manager in Alberta.
François Pichard *
Member
Gatineau, Quebec
To November 25, 2005
1977: Founding partner in the accounting and administrative consulting firm of Pichard, Laflamme, Potvin & Associés. 1995–present: board member, Ottawa International Airport. Member of various boards (e.g., Régie des installations olympiques, the Quebec Junior Hockey League, the Hull Olympiques Hockey Club and the Hull Kiwanis Club).
Irving Schwartz *
Member
Sydney, Nova Scotia
To November 29, 2002
Founder and President, Schwartz and Company Ltd. (furniture retail business with five outlets in Cape Breton). Founder and Chairman, Canadian International Demining Centre, operating in Africa and Europe. Active in establishing three software start-up companies in Cape Breton. Member of the board, National Theatre School of Canada. Active with the University College of Cape Breton and Children's Aid Society. 1998: Recipient of the Order of Canada.
* Although their terms are completed, these members are still actively participating on the board pending the appointment of their successors.