May 16, 2007
No. 67
The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, today announced the
appointment of Mario Charpentier to the Board of Directors of Export Development
Canada (EDC).
“Budget 2007 enhances EDC’s ability to make strategic equity investments,” said
Minister Emerson. “Mr. Charpentier’s extensive investment experience will be a great
asset to EDC, through its Board of Directors, as it works to help more small and
medium-sized businesses in Canada to leverage opportunities abroad.”
A lawyer by trade, Mr. Charpentier is a co-founder and senior partner in the BCF
business law firm. Since 1999, Mr. Charpentier has participated in over 100 private,
venture capital and public financing operations, and has been involved in various
cross-border transactions by American and European companies.
Mr. Charpentier, whose appointment to the EDC Board of Directors is for a three-year
term, replaces the Honourable Raymond Setlakwe of Quebec, whose term has expired.
Minister Emerson extends his thanks to Mr. Setlakwe for his years of exemplary
service.
EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering innovative commercial solutions to help
Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. EDC is a
recognized leader in financial reporting, economic analysis and human resources
management. Its knowledge and partnerships are used by over 7,000 Canadian
companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide each year.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Jennifer Chiu
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and
the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics
613-992-7332
Trade Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-996-2000
http://www.international.gc.ca
Phil Taylor
Export Development Canada
613-598-2904
