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Organization Profile - Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

Appointment Provisions

The Board shall consist of seventeen members as follows:
  • the Librarian and Archivist of Canada;
  • an officer of the Canadian Museum of Civilization designated by the member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada who is designated by the Governor in Council pursuant to the Museums Act as the Minister responsible for the Canadian Museum of Civilization;
  • an officer of the Department of the Environment designated by the Minister of Environment; and
  • two representatives for each of Ontario and Quebec, one representative for each of the other provinces, and one representative for each of Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to be appointed by the Governor in Council.

A member appointed by the GiC holds office during pleasure for a period not exceeding five years as may be fixed by the GiC and is eligible for reappointment.

The GiC shall designate one of the members to be the Chairman of the Board.

Quorum

Seven members.
Remuneration
CHAIRMAN AND MEMBER
Fixed by GiC: Position;
per diem ($300 - $350)
MEMBER
Fixed by GiC: Position;
per diem ($160 - $250)
Members who are public servants serve without remuneration.
Appt/Expiry
Date
Position
Level
Chairman & Member
Alway, Richard M.
Toronto, Ontario
During Pleasure
1996-09-11
2017-05-02
Members
Roquet, Nicholas
Québec, Quebec
During Pleasure
2012-03-01
2017-02-28
1 Vacant Position
Member
Zwicker, Donna Joy Alexander
Calgary, Alberta
During Pleasure
2011-12-15
2014-12-14
Kalman, Harold D.
Vancouver, British Columbia
During Pleasure
2008-05-19
2013-05-18
Wishart, Richard
Winnipeg, Manitoba
During Pleasure
2012-03-01
2015-02-28
Sackett, Margot
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
During Pleasure
2007-06-04
2014-06-03
Wheeler, Lorne
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
During Pleasure
2008-06-18
2013-06-17
Future Appointment: Wheeler, Lorne (2013-06-18)
Kritsch, Ingrid Diana
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
During Pleasure
2005-05-19
2013-05-18
Harper, Kenn
Iqaluit, Nunavut
During Pleasure
2013-04-25
2016-04-24
Cusack, Leonard
Emyvale, Prince Edward Island
During Pleasure
2013-04-25
2016-04-24
3 Vacant Positions
Ex Officio Member (Librarian and Archivist of Canada)
1 Vacant Position
Total vacancies: 5