Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Sean Strickland to the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV) Board of Directors, and the reappointment of Stephen Swaffield as Board Chair, both for a four-year term.

“I would like to thank Mr. Strickland for taking on this commitment, and wish him every success in his work to deliver on CDEV’s mandate on behalf of Canadians. I am also very pleased to announce that Mr. Swaffield will continue building on his success as Board Chair, and I extend my thanks for his dedication and continued contributions. I trust these highly qualified and experienced appointees will serve CDEV well in its mandate of managing certain assets and investments on behalf of Canadians, including by advocating for skilled trades and Canadian workers.”

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

• CDEV was established in 1982 under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

• Operating at arm’s length from government, CDEV is a holding company with a portfolio of assets and investments held by the Government of Canada, on behalf of all Canadians.

Related products

• Biographical Notes for Sean Strickland
• Biographical Notes for Stephen Swaffield

Associated links

• Canada Development Investment Corporation

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