Ian E. Wilson Appointed Librarian and Archivist of Canada

Cabot writes “Minister of Canadian Heritage Liza Frulla today announced the appointment of Ian E. Wilson as Librarian and Archivist of Canada.

Mr. Wilson will now head Library and Archives Canada, which was created in May 2004 when Bill C-8 received royal proclamation. This new institution combines the collections, services and staff expertise of the former National Archives of Canada and the National Library of Canada. Mr. Wilson was appointed Interim Librarian and Archivist of Canada at the time of proclamation.

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