AUCC announces new vp national affairs

Ottawa, January 9, 2009 — Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Board Chair Tom Traves (president of Dalhousie University, Halifax) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of André Dulude as vice-president of its National Affairs branch in Ottawa.

Mr. Dulude has held a number of senior executive positions in the federal public service, most recently as Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy, Partnerships and Corporate Affairs at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. He has also worked for the Privy Council Office, Health Canada and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Mr Dulude holds a B.A. in labour relations from Université de Montréal, a B.A. in journalism from Université Laval and an M.A. in labour relations from Université de Montréal.

As vice-president of national affairs, Mr. Dulude is responsible for developing and communicating advocacy strategy and policy positions for AUCC. He is also the key contact for partners within and outside the academic community. Mr. Dulude began working with AUCC January 5, 2009. He replaces Robert Best who retired in December 2008 after 19 years with AUCC.

AUCC is the national voice for Canada’s universities. It represents 94 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.

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For more information contact:

Leslie Cole
Communications Officer
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada