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Monday, June 12, 2023
Bob Masterson is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC). He is the chief spokesperson and leading advocate for Canada’s chemistry and plastics industry, the country’s third largest manufacturing sector. In this role, Bob is focused on three priorities: Improving Canada’s investment and... More
Sunday, June 12, 2022
As Chief Executive Officer of Ottawa Public Library (OPL), North America’s largest bilingual (English French) public library Danielle McDonald provides strategic leadership and sound financial guidance over all OPL’s departments, programs, and services. Danielle represents OPL on several industry committees including Canadian Urban Libraries... More
Friday, June 12, 2020
The recipient of the 2020 Bissett Distinguished Alumni Award is Barbara Grantham (Master of Arts in Public Administration, 1987). Barbara Grantham has 30 years’ experience as a successful senior executive and consultant in the philanthropic, non-profit and public sectors, across BC and nationally. She is recognized as a charismatic and engaging... More
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The recipient of the 2019 Bissett Distinguished Alumni Award is George Bruce Linton (Bachelor of Public Administration, 1992). Bruce Linton is the founder of Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC) and co-founder of Tweed Marijuana Incorporated. Canopy Growth was the first cannabis producing company in North America to be listed on a major stock exchange... More
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
George Zegarac was appointed Deputy Minister of Infrastructure in June of 2016. He brings a wealth of experience with the federal and provincial governments to his current role, having spent most of his 30-year career serving the province. George has served as Deputy Minister of Education, Deputy Minister of Children and Youth Services, and... More
Monday, June 12, 2017
Christine Hogan began her term as Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean at the World Bank Group in November 2016. Immediately prior to joining the World Bank Group, Ms. Hogan served as Deputy Minister for International Trade. Prior to this position, Christine was the Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime... More
Friday, June 12, 2015
Yaprak Baltacıoğlu was appointed as Secretary of the Treasury Board on November 12, 2012. Mrs. Baltacıoğlu served as Deputy Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities between July 2009 and November 2012 and as Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada from March 2007 to June 2009. She spent over four years at the... More
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The recipient of the 2014 Bissett Distinguished Alumni Award is Steve Desroches. Councillor Desroches has been a devoted public servant in the Government of Canada, serving in a number of departments including the Privy Council Office, Elections Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Agriculture and Agi-Food Canada. He has contributed his... More
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The recipient of the 2013 Bissett Distinguished Alumni Award is Sean Moore. Graduating from the DPA in 1976, Sean’s distinctive contribution has been to enhance the quality and openness of public policy advocacy. Although not a lawyer, he has become an authority in this country on the laws as well as the rules and... More
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) is pleased to announce that Ambassador Judith LaRocque is the 2012 recipient of its alumni award for distinctive contributions to the public sector. This award is named after James (Joe) Bissett who, in 1956, became one of the first students to graduate from Carleton... More
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) is pleased to announce that Honorable Saäd Rafi is the 2011 recipient of its alumni award for distinctive contributions to the public sector. This award is named after James (Joe) Bissett who, in 1956, became one of the first students to graduate from Carleton University... More
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) is pleased to announce that Honorable Karen Shepherd is the 2010 recipient of its alumni award for distinctive contributions to the public sector. This award is named after James (Joe) Bissett who, in 1956, became one of the first students to graduate from Carleton... More
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