Minister Liza Frulla Announces Appointment of Laurent Tremblay as Federal Commissioner for the Celebration of Quebec City's 400th Anniversary
OTTAWA, May 18, 2005 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla today announced the appointment of Laurent Tremblay as the Federal Commissioner for the Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Quebec City.Mr. Tremblay will chair a special committee of senior federal officials in the Quebec City Region. The committee will coordinate Government of Canada activities in connection with celebrations of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City.
"Mr. Tremblay knows the Quebec region very well. He has participated in implementing several major projects in this region, both in his roles at Parks Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage and also as a volunteer with several important organizations," said Minister Frulla. "I am certain that his considerable experience and knowledge of this part of the country will be valuable assets for the Quebec City 400th anniversary team."
After teaching college physical education from 1968 to 1970, Mr. Tremblay joined the federal public service in 1973, where he held several management positions. In particular, he served as Director of Operations and Director of Research and Development at Parks Canada for the Quebec Region, as well as Associate Director General for the Quebec Region at Environment Canada. His many responsibilities enabled him to acquire a vast experience in management and operations related to the creation and development of national parks and historic sites, as well as the administration of public services.
Mr. Tremblay holds a bachelor of physical education degree from Laval University and a master's in administration from Sherbrooke University. He has also studied at the
European Institute of Business Administration.
The Government of Canada is a proud sponsor of the events being held to celebrate the City of Quebec's 400th Anniversary. The Government invites all Canadians to take part in activities to highlight this important chapter in our shared history.
Information:
Jean-Philippe Côté
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women
(819) 997-7788
Myriam Brochu
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-9314
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