Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced the extension of the appointment of Michele McKenzie as interim Director of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for an additional period of up to two years.
An internationally recognized sustainable tourism strategy expert and experienced public-sector leader, Michele McKenzie has worked across Canada and internationally, developing sustainable tourism strategies and advising governments, economic development agencies and businesses on innovation and changing operating environments, while bringing extensive governance and board experience with organizations including Invest in Canada, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Parks Canada.
Michele McKenzie previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Tourism Commission (Destination Canada) and as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage for Nova Scotia. In 2020, she received the Tourism Industry Association of Canada's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Michele McKenzie has served as interim Director of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier since December 2025.
