Denis Losier
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Denis Losier, PC
(born June 14, 1952) is a businessman, economist and former public servant and politician. He was appointed to the Security Intelligence Review Committee
on September 3, 2008 and by virtue of that position has been sworn in as a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada
.
Educated at the University of Moncton and the University of Western Ontario
as an economist, Losier worked for the federal Ministry for Regional Industrial Expansion in the 1970s. He has also served as president of the Société des Acadiens du Nouveau-Brunswick.
From 1984 to 1986 he was First Secretary for Industrial Cooperation at the Canadian Embassy in Paris. Upon his return to Canada he became Executive Director of the Conseil d'Entreprises du Nouveau-Brunswick.
and, later that year, was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
as the Liberal MLA for Tracadie
. He was re-elected in 1991.
Losier served as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture from 1989 to 1991 when he was appointed Minister of Commerce and Technology and Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Heritage which was combined into the position of Minister of Economic Development and Tourism
. He retired from the position and from cabinet
in 1994.
, NAV Canada, Enbridge Gas NB, PlazaCorp Retail Property Ltd., as well as several associations and groups, namely, Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, Conseil économique du N.-B., Beauséjour Regional Health Authority, Fondation Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, Atlantic Cancer Research Institute as well as chair of its Discoveries Campaign.
Queen's Privy Council for Canada
The Queen's Privy Council for Canada ), sometimes called Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada or simply the Privy Council, is the full group of personal consultants to the monarch of Canada on state and constitutional affairs, though responsible government requires the sovereign or her viceroy,...
(born June 14, 1952) is a businessman, economist and former public servant and politician. He was appointed to the Security Intelligence Review Committee
Security Intelligence Review Committee
The Security Intelligence Review Committee is an independent agency of the government of Canada empowered to oversee and review the operations of Canada's security service, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and investigate complaints against CSIS...
on September 3, 2008 and by virtue of that position has been sworn in as a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada
Queen's Privy Council for Canada
The Queen's Privy Council for Canada ), sometimes called Her Majesty's Privy Council for Canada or simply the Privy Council, is the full group of personal consultants to the monarch of Canada on state and constitutional affairs, though responsible government requires the sovereign or her viceroy,...
.
Educated at the University of Moncton and the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
as an economist, Losier worked for the federal Ministry for Regional Industrial Expansion in the 1970s. He has also served as president of the Société des Acadiens du Nouveau-Brunswick.
From 1984 to 1986 he was First Secretary for Industrial Cooperation at the Canadian Embassy in Paris. Upon his return to Canada he became Executive Director of the Conseil d'Entreprises du Nouveau-Brunswick.
Political career
In 1988, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development in the office of New Brunswick Premier Frank McKennaFrank McKenna
Francis Joseph "Frank" McKenna, PC, OC, ONB, QC is a Canadian businessman and former politician and diplomat. He is currently Deputy Chairman of the Toronto-Dominion Bank. He served as Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2005 to 2006...
and, later that year, was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is located in Fredericton. It was established de jure when the colony was created in 1784, but only came in to session in 1786 following the first elections in late 1785. Until 1891, it was the lower house in a bicameral legislature when its upper house...
as the Liberal MLA for Tracadie
Tracadie
There are several places with this name. They are all located in Maritime Canada. The name is thought to be derived from the Míkmaq term akatiek 'place', which is pronounced "agadiek".New Brunswick* Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick...
. He was re-elected in 1991.
Losier served as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture from 1989 to 1991 when he was appointed Minister of Commerce and Technology and Minister of Tourism, Recreation and Heritage which was combined into the position of Minister of Economic Development and Tourism
Business New Brunswick
Business New Brunswick is a department in the Government of New Brunswick. It is charged with stimulating economic prosperity and global competitiveness in the province....
. He retired from the position and from cabinet
Executive Council of New Brunswick
The Executive Council of New Brunswick is the cabinet of that Canadian province....
in 1994.
Business career
Losier has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Assumption Mutual Life Insurance Company of Moncton since September 1, 1994 and also serves as Chairman of Assumption Life's subsidiaries and Louisbourg Investments, a company specializing in pension fund management. He also serves on the boards of Canadian NationalCanadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
, NAV Canada, Enbridge Gas NB, PlazaCorp Retail Property Ltd., as well as several associations and groups, namely, Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, Conseil économique du N.-B., Beauséjour Regional Health Authority, Fondation Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, Atlantic Cancer Research Institute as well as chair of its Discoveries Campaign.