Statement by the Honourable Josée Verner Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, Regarding the Death of Bruce Swerdfager

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Ottawa, September 6, 2007
The Canadian theatre community has lost a valuable member with the death of Bruce Swerdfager on Tuesday.
An original member of the Stratford Festival acting company, Mr. Swerdfager also served the Festival as general manager and twice oversaw reconstruction of its Avon Theatre. A recipient of the Stratford Festival’s Tyrone Guthrie Award, this man of arts and passion made lasting contributions to theatre in Canada, which included producing an assessment of theatre facilities across the country. His dedication to theatre in Canada and to his colleagues in the field was further demonstrated by his work to improve wages and working conditions for actors and stage managers.
Mr. Swerdfager will long be remembered as an influential figure in the world of Canadian theatre. As Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, I offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Information:
Richard Walker
Press Secretary
Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages
819 994-5978

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