Claude Joli-Coeur appointed as new Government Film Commissioner and Chair
December 2, 2014 – Gatineau – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Claude Joli-Coeur as Government Film Commissioner and Chair of the National Film Board (NFB) for a term of five years, effective November 27, 2014.
“I am delighted to announce that Mr. Joli-Coeur is the new Government Film Commissioner and Chair of the National Film Board of Canada. It is a great asset to have a person of Mr. Joli-Coeur’s calibre leading this organization. With his expertise, proven leadership and numerous contributions during his last 11 years at the National Film Board, he will continue to be highly valuable to the organization.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
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