Joanne Charette

Joanne Charette has been appointed VP corporate strategy and communications at the International Research Development Centre (IDRC). Charette has an extensive background in public affairs and strategic communications, most recently as communications advisor and official spokesperson for the Governor General of Canada and director of public affairs at the National Gallery of Canada. She holds a BA in communications from the Univ of Ottawa....

The federal Cabinet has re-appointed Dr Howard Alper as chair of the Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) until a suitable successor is found. Alper was due to step down at the end of December but was asked in late November to remain in the position until a replacement was secured. Last week, Cabinet formally re-appointed h