Laurier Larry J. Boisvert was the President

President

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 of the Canadian Space Agency from April 12 to December 31, 2007, at which time he resigned from that position. He previously worked at Telesat from 1972 until his retirement

Retirement

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 in 2006.

Boisvert was inducted into the Society of Satellite Professionals International in February 2007. He obtained a Radar Technician Certification Diploma from the Royal Canadian Air Force

Royal Canadian Air Force

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 in 1962 and graduated from the Carleton University

Carleton University

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Honours Commerce Program in 1981.