Communiqué October 27, 2016

Cultural Champions to be Appointed to Senate Today

OTTAWA, Ontario, October 27, 2016 — The Prime Minister, , today announced that he will recommend, to the Governor General, the appointment of nine new, independent Senators including three cultural champions: Yuen Pau Woo (), René Cormier (New Brunswick) and (Manitoba).

Yuen Pau Woo has over the years shown a strong interest in museums and cultural issues with a special emphasis on fostering good Canada-Asia relations.

René Cormier has been a devoted advocate for arts and culture in Canada through his commitment to Francophone New Brunswick and the Acadian people.

Patrica Bovey, FCMA is a former director of the Winnipeg Art Gallery (1999-2004), a former member of the board of trustees of the National Gallery of Canada and the board of the Canada Council for the Arts. She has participated in several cultural policy reviews and discussions as well as the drafting of ethical guidelines for Canadian museums. She has been a Fellow of the Canadian Museums Association since 2013.

“Pat Bovey has had a distinguished career in museums and on many boards over her career. I am delighted that her voice of experience and reason will be added to the as this body develops into a non partisan house of reflection. I am also delighted that we will now have a Senator who understands and is committed so strongly to Canadian culture,” says John G. McAvity, executive director of the CMA.

The CMA wishes to congratulate Patrica Bovey, FCMA, Yuen Pau Woo, René Cormier and all new senators on their appointment.

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About the Canadian Museums Association

The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of Canada's museum sector. The CMA works for the recognition, growth and stability of the sector. Canada's 2,600 museums and related institutions preserve our collective memory, shape our national identity and promote tolerance and understanding. Learn more at www.museums.ca.

For more information: Mafoya Dossoumon Communications Manager Canadian Museums Association 613-567-0099 ext. 243 [email protected]

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