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Natural Resources Canada: New Member Appointed to National Energy Board

  • Press Release
  • Source: Natural Resources Canada
  • On Tuesday December 2, 2008, 3:30 pm EST

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 2, 2008 -- The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the appointment of Ms. Lyne Mercier of Montreal to the National Energy Board (NEB). The NEB is the independent federal regulatory board that oversees Canada's oil, gas and electric utility industries.

"Members of the National Energy Board represent the interests of all Canadians in complex matters involving Canada's energy sectors," said Minister Raitt. "Lyne Mercier's extensive experience in the gas industry will serve Canadians well through her membership on this important board."

Ms. Mercier is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the North American gas marketplace. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Mary's University and a Master of Business Administration from Ecole des hautes etudes commerciales.

The NEB is comprised of six board members, a Chair/CEO and a Vice-chair. The Board is responsible for safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency with respect to the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade. Members of the board serve under tight rules of disclosure to ensure the integrity, regulatory leadership and accountability of the NEB. The NEB reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources.

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Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt has appointed Lyne Mercier of Montreal to the National Energy Board. The NEB is the independent federal government board responsible for regulating pipelines, energy development and energy trade in Canada.

NRCan's news releases and backgrounders are available at www.nrcan.gc.ca/media.

Contact:

     Contacts:
     Media may contact:
     Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa
     Office of the Minister
     Jasmine MacDonnell
     Press Secretary
     613-996-2007
      
     The general public may contact:
     Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST
     613-995-0947
     TTY: 613-996-4397
     (teletype for the hearing-impaired)
     questions@nrcan.gc.ca
      

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