NEW CHIEF OF PROTOCOL NAMED

Marc Boucher has been named the new Chief of Protocol for the Province of Saskatchewan.

Boucher is on secondment from the federal government as part of the Inter-Change Canada program. He has previously worked as part of the senior management team that established the Consulate General of Canada in Denver Colorado, where he was responsible for developing and implementing the Consulate's advocacy program. He has also served in a senior management role with Aboriginal Business Canada and as Special Projects Co-ordinator for Arctic Co-operatives Limited.

In his new role, Boucher will oversee the Protocol Office, which is responsible for official visits by members of the Royal Family and other visiting dignitaries. The Protocol Office also administers the Saskatchewan Honours and Awards Program and is responsible for policy development and authorization of provincial emblems and for the interpretation and enforcement of The Provincial Emblems and Honours Act.

"I'm delighted that Mr. Boucher has accepted the position of Chief of Protocol," Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard said. "I believe his experience advocating for Canada internationally will serve Saskatchewan well."

Boucher is fluent in both English and French, and is currently pursuing his Executive Masters of Business Administration at the University of Regina, Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business. He is married with four children. His appointment takes effect on April 1, 2009.

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For more information, contact:

Nicole Fellinger
Office of the Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1370
Email: nicole.fellinger@gov.sk.ca