Minister Frulla announces appointment to the National Film Board of Canada
OTTAWA, November 22, 2004 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla today announced the appointment ofPatricia J. F. Warsaba, of Regina, as a member of the National Film Board.
"I am pleased that Ms. Warsaba has accepted this appointment," said Minister Frulla. "Her legal background and knowledge of the film industry will be a great addition to the Board."
A lawyer by profession, Ms. Warsaba is presently a partner with Robertson Stromberg Pedersen LLP. She articled in 1982 with Naylen, Morris & Bourassa, in Regina, and remained with the firm as an associate and partner until 1988. At that time, Naylen Warsaba merged with Robertson Stromberg and became one of the largest firms in Saskatchewan.
Ms. Warsaba is currently a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). During her career, she has served as Chairperson of the CBA's National Business Law Section and has worked as Director and Chair of the Governance Committee of the Saskatchewan Motion Picture Association. Ms. Warsaba has also provided legal advice to numerous film, video and multi-media production companies.
Created in 1939 by an Act of Parliament, the National Film Board has a mandate to produce and distribute distinctive, culturally diverse, challenging and relevant audio-visual works that provide Canada and the world with a unique Canadian perspective.
Information:
Donald Boulanger
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of
Canadian Heritage and
Minister responsible
for Status of Women
(819) 997-7788
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