The Battlefields Park

Minister Rodriguez announces reappointment of Dr. Jean Robert as National Battlefields Commission Chairperson

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Monday, March 27, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez announced the reappointment of Dr. Jean Robert as Chairperson of the National Battlefields Commission for a four-year term.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez announced the reappointment of Dr. Jean Robert as Chairperson of the National Battlefields Commission for a four-year term.
  • Originally appointed as Chairperson of the Commission for a five-year term on June 6, 2018, Dr. Robert is a Senior Advisor at McGill University.
  • "I am glad Jean Robert will continue his role as Chairperson of the National Battlefields Commission.
  • The National Battlefields Commission manages Battlefields Park in Québec and preserves its legacy for public benefit.

Major update of the virtual exhibit 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

b"QUBEC, April 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is pleased to announce the online release of an updated version of the exhibit, 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham.

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  • b"QUBEC, April 15, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is pleased to announce the online release of an updated version of the exhibit, 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham.
  • This virtual exhibit lets Net surfers relive crucial aspects of the clash as experienced by the French, British, Canadian and First Nations.\nThe exhibit is a valuable recreational/instructional asset in a school context, particularly during this period of distance learning.
  • The exhibit is also accessible free of charge to the population at large.
  • A glossary and teaching guide enhance the user experience.\nThe original version of the exhibit was inaugurated on September 13, 2005, marking the anniversary of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, in cooperation with the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) now Digital Museums Canada .\n"

Minister Guilbeault Announces New Appointment at the National Battlefields Commission

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the appointment of Annie Talbot to the full-time position of Secretary of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the appointment of Annie Talbot to the full-time position of Secretary of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC).
  • The NBC is a federal government agency under the portfolio of the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
  • It is the caretaker of Battlefields Park in Qubec City and preserves its legacy for public benefit.
  • The objectives of the NBC are to develop the historic, cultural, recreational, natural and scientific aspects of Battlefields Park.

Minister Rodriguez Announces Appointments to National Battlefields Commission

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

GATINEAU, QC, Nov.13, 2018 /CNW/ - TheHonourable PabloRodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, today announced the appointment of three new part-time commissioners to the board of directors of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov.13, 2018 /CNW/ - TheHonourable PabloRodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, today announced the appointment of three new part-time commissioners to the board of directors of the National Battlefields Commission (NBC).
  • The National Battlefields Commission is responsible for the administration and governance of Battlefields Park, which includes the Plains of Abraham and DesBraves Park.
  • "These new appointments to the National Battlefields Commission will assist in the development and the governance of the battlefields.
  • The board of directors of the National Battlefields Commission comprises seven part-time commissioners appointed by the Governor in Council (GIC); one of these commissioners is named by the GIC to hold office as Chair.

Minister Joly Appoints a New Chair for the National Battlefields Commission

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Friday, June 15, 2018

GATINEAU, QC, June 15, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Mr. Jean Pierre Robert as the new Chair to the National Battlefields Commission, for a term of five years.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, June 15, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Mr. Jean Pierre Robert as the new Chair to the National Battlefields Commission, for a term of five years.
  • The National Battlefields Commission is a federal government agency under the portfolio of the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
  • "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Pierre Robert as the new Chair for the National Battlefields Commission.
  • The National Battlefields Commission is responsible for the acquisition, administration, governance, and development of Battlefields Park, which includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park.