Burney named head of transistion team (en francais)

No surprises here. A wise choice by Stephen Harper. Derek Burney is an experienced hand at government and will be a definitive part of the early days of the CPC government.

Statement by Prime Minister elect Stephen Harper
24 January 2006

OTTAWA – Statement by Prime Minister elect Stephen Harper:

“The Conservative transition team will be led by Derek H. Burney, who served previously as Canada's Ambassador to the United States and as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Mr. Burney will be assisted by a group with extensive experience in government. Their main objective will be to ensure a smooth transition from the outgoing to the incoming administration.”

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