Minister Frulla Proposes Reappointment at Status of Women Canada
OTTAWA, June 17, 2005 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla today announced the proposed reappointment of Florence Ievers, of Ottawa, Ontario, as Co-ordinator of Status of Women Canada. The proposed reappointment has been referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women."I am extremely pleased that Ms. Ievers has agreed to carry on her work in this position," said Minister Frulla. "Her experience will continue to be immensely beneficial to all women and to Status of Women Canada."
Ms. Ievers has been Co-ordinator of Status of Women Canada since 1997. She has had a diverse career at the federal and provincial levels, as well as in the private sector. Her previous experience includes working as a lawyer in Quebec City, and as Associate Chief of Staff to the Minister of International Relations and Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Quebec. She has also served as Assistant Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs in the Privy Council of Canada, and as Executive Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board.
For a number of years, Ms. Ievers served as part-time member of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women, as well as a member of its executive. She has served on the boards of a number of cultural and community organizations, including the Somerset West Community Health Centre.
Status of Women Canada (SWC) is the federal government agency that promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country.
Information:
Jean-François Del Torchio
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and
Minister responsible for Status of Women
(819) 997-7788
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