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Minister of Finance Announces Appointment to Bank of Canada Board of Directors
[October 15, 2014]

Minister of Finance Announces Appointment to Bank of Canada Board of Directors


(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 15 -- The Department of Finance Canada issued the following news release: Finance Minister Joe Oliver today announced the appointment of Greg Stewart to the Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada, effective October 9, 2014. Mr. Stewart, an expert in agribusiness, was formerly the President and Chief Operating Officer of Farm Credit Canada.



Mr. Stewart was born in Windsor, Ontario. He received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba in 1988. He has also completed numerous executive management and leadership development programs, including at the Executive Institute of the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business.

Quick Facts - The Bank of Canada's principal role is to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada. The central bank works to preserve the value of money by keeping inflation low and stable.


- The Bank of Canada's Board of Directors provides general oversight of the management and administration of the central bank. It reviews the Bank's general policies, on matters other than monetary policy, keeps the Bank informed about prevailing economic conditions in Directors' respective regions, and appoints the Governor and Senior Deputy Governor.

Quote "Greg Stewart is a highly respected business executive and corporate director, with extensive experience in senior management and risk management. His expertise in business process and technological transformations will be an asset to the Bank of Canada's Board. He has all the attributes that we sought during the thorough recruitment process for a new Director." - Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance Related Products - Biographical Notes http://www.fin.gc.ca/n14/14-141-eng.asp#notes Additional Links - The Bank of Canada http://www.bankofcanada.ca/ TNS 18EstebanLiz-141016-30FurigayJane-4900129 30FurigayJane (c) 2014 Targeted News Service

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