Appointment to Board of Trustees of Canadian Museum of Nature

"I am pleased that Lise des Greniers has accepted this position," said Minister Verner. "Her vast experience in the field of communications will be a significant asset for the Museum of Nature."

Ms. des Greniers holds a master's degree in social sciences from the University of Ottawa and a master's degree in religious studies from the Universite Laval. Her experience includes many years of working for the Quebec public service, as well as on the municipal political scene. Ms. des Greniers has also been involved in a number of community organizations, including the Centre femme de Sillery, la Maison d'hebergement Le Passant, and the Canadian Cancer Society's "Les pattes de l'Espoir" event.

The Canadian Museum of Nature is an important federal cultural organization dedicated to knowledge and appreciation of our natural environment throughout Canada and the world. The Museum's website address is www.nature.ca .

(This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.)

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