OTTAWA, May 1, 2007 -- The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), today appointed Fay Orr as the Public Sector Director for Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
"Ms. Orr's ongoing experience as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture for the province of Alberta will be a solid asset to the CTC," said Minister Bernier. "With her tremendous knowledge and vast experience, she will make a great contribution to the growth of tourism in Canada," he added.
Ms. Orr has had, over numerous years, an extensive and varied career with the Alberta public service. Prior to serving as Director of Communications for the Premier of Alberta, from 1998 to 2000, she held several strategic planning and senior management positions. She became Managing Director of the Public Affairs Bureau in 2000, was appointed Deputy Minister of Government Services in 2003, and became Deputy Minister of Community Development in 2004. Ms. Orr was appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture in 2006.
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is an industry-led, market-driven and research-based Federal Crown corporation. Its ultimate goal is to grow tourism export revenues. The CTC works in partnership with industry and all levels of government to market Canada as a tourism destination of choice. Visit http://www.canada.travel for travel information, media resources, meetings and conference planning details, research and news.
For more information, please contact:
Isabelle Fontaine
Office of the Honourable Maxime Bernier
Minister of Industry
613-995-9001
Laura Fairweather
Executive Director
Communications and Public Relations
Canadian Tourism Commission
604-638-8405
