Jul 4, 2014
Ottawa, July 4, 2014 – The Canada Council for the Arts is very pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Cameron as President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. Her term began at the Commission’s Annual General Meeting held in Victoria from June 5 to 7, 2014. She was appointed for a term of 2 years, renewable once.
Mr. Simon Brault, director and CEO of the Canada Council for the Arts, acknowledged "Ms. Cameron’s outstanding contribution and international reputation in the management and protection of the World Heritage."
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO serves as a forum for governments and civil society, in order to promote the participation of organizations and individuals in the activities of UNESCO in the fields of its mission: education, natural and social sciences and humanities, as well as culture, communication and information. The Commission also consults members of civil society and various levels of government to prepare Canada’s contribution to UNESCO and implement the Organization’s programs and activities in Canada.
The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s national arts funder. Its grants and payments to artists and arts organizations benefit Canadians by ensuring a vibrant arts sector in Canada. Its awards celebrate creativity by recognizing exceptional Canadians in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Canada Council Art Bank is a national collection of over 17,000 Canadian contemporary artworks – all accessible to the public through rental, loan and outreach programs. The Canadian Commission for UNESCO operates within the Canada Council.
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Angèle Cyr
Public Affairs Officer
Canadian Commission for UNESCO
1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 4168
Geneviève Vallerand
Manager, Public Relations: 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 5145
Cell: 613-790-4294
