The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today that Cynthia Price Verreault will succeed Robert Vineberg as the next Chairperson of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 when his final term ends on March 3, 2024. Ms. Price Verreault has served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees since September 29, 2022, and will continue in this role until her four-year appointment as Chairperson commences on March 3, 2024.
Ms. Price Verreault is a McGill University graduate in commerce and science. A senior marketing executive with extensive experience in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, she has a profound understanding of good governance and public service.
Recently appointed Governor Emerita of McGill University, Ms. Price Verreault has served on several of its advisory committees. She also has extensive senior-level volunteer and fundraising experience with organizations such as the McGill University Health Centre, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Queen Elizabeth Health Complex. Ms. Price Verreault is a distinguished community leader who has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a national museum in the Canadian Heritage portfolio.
