MINISTER PETERSON ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT TO EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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March 7, 2005 No. 40 International Trade Minister Jim Peterson today announced the appointment of Jocelyne Landry of Dieppe, New Brunswick, as a director of Export Development Canada (EDC). As Director of the Centre for International Business Studies at the University of Moncton, Ms. Landry is currently responsible for organizing trade missions and developing the activities of the Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Moncton. Ms. Landry has a diverse background in business management, international trade and marketing. In her career of over 20 years in the private sector, she has travelled extensively and has been involved in trade missions to countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Ms. Landry replaces Rayburn Doucett of New Brunswick, whose term has expired. Minister Peterson thanks Mr. Doucett for his years of exemplary service. EDC provides trade finance and risk management services to Canadian exporters and investors in up to 200 markets, 150 of which are in developing economies. Founded in 1944, EDC is a Crown corporation that operates on commercial principles and reports to Parliament through the Minister of International Trade. - 30 - For further information, media representatives may contact: Jacqueline LaRocque Director of Communications Office of the Minister of International Trade (613) 992-7332 Media Relations Office International Trade Canada (613) 995-1874 http://www.international.gc.ca

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