Minister Rodriguez Announces an Appointment to the Board of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
News release
GATINEAU, February 7, 2019
Today, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced the appointment of Bruce P. Manion as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
Bruce P. Manion is a retired public finance executive with over 30 years of experience in the federal public sector. He has been a leader of the federal financial community and has been responsible for driving successful change in a wide range of public organizations both large and small. He is a published author as well as a teacher of public administration. His specialties include financial and management accounting, business process improvement, performance management, audit, and organizational governance and learning. Mr. Manion, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa, is a member of the Society of Management Accountants and a fellow of the Society of Management Accountants.
This appointment was made under the Government of Canada’s new approach to Governor in Council appointments. This approach supports open, transparent and merit-based selection processes that strive for gender parity and reflect Canada’s diversity, to support ministers in making appointment recommendations for positions within their portfolio by providing them with information and referrals. The new approach requires a selection process for both full-time and part-time positions
Quotes
“Immigration has played a vital role in building our country. Thanks to his outstanding experience, the new Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 will help enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants to Canada.”
—The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
Quick facts
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The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 enhances public understanding of the experiences of immigrants to Canada, highlights the vital role immigration has played in the building of our country and the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life. It is Canada’s sixth national museum and the only one located in Atlantic Canada. National museums are independent organizations that are part of the Canadian Heritage portfolio.
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National museums are governed by the Museums Act, which was passed into law in 1990. Pursuant to the Act, Vice-Chairpersons are appointed by the Minister, with the approval of the Governor in Council.
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This appointment was made under the Government of Canada's new approach to Governor in Council appointments. This approach supports open, transparent and merit-based selection processes that strive for gender parity and reflect Canada’s diversity, to support ministers in making appointment recommendations for positions within their portfolio by providing them with information and referrals.
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The new approach requires a selection process for both full-time and part-time positions.
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As they become available, all appointment opportunities within the 17 organizations in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio are posted on the Governor-in-Council Appointments website. Interested parties can apply online.
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