Mr. Richard Gwyn appointed to Board of Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

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Gatineau, Quebec, March 12, 2013 — The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation is pleased to welcome Mr. Richard Gwyn to its Board of Trustees.

As announced by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Mr. Gwyn’s experience as a highly regarded historian, writer and columnist will be a wonderful addition to the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation. 

“I am delighted to have such a distinguished Canadian join our Board as we create the new Canadian Museum of History. I look forward to working with Mr. Gwyn over the coming years,” said Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Bill Leach, Chair of the Board.

More information is available at http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1362763675126.

The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation operates the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France. As part of their mandate, the Museums function as centres for research and public information on the social, military and human history of the country. Their principal role is to preserve and promote the heritage of Canada for present and future generations, thereby contributing to the enhancement of Canadian identity.

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