Andre Bureau Named Chairman of Les Reseaux Premier Choix Inc. (Premier Choix Networks Inc.).MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1996--PREMIER CHOIX NETWORKS (ME PCT (Private Communications Technology) A protocol from Microsoft that provides secure transactions over the Web. See security protocol. .A.) Andre Bureau, one of the leading figures of the Canadian broadcasting industry, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Les Reseaux Premier Choix inc., it was announced by Pierre Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the Board. He succeeds the late Harold Greenberg. Les Reseaux Premier Choix inc., an Astral (language) Astral - A programming language based on Pascal, never implemented. ["ASTRAL: A Structured and Unified Approach to Database Design and Manipulation", T. Amble et al, in Proc of the Database Architecture Conf, Venice, June 1979]. Communications Company, is the leading provider of French-language pay and specialty television services in Canada, operating Super Ecran, Canal Famille and Canal D. A member of Les Reseaux Premier Choix inc. board for the past six years, Mr. Bureau, is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Astral Communications Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer and Vice- Chairman of Astral Broadcasting Group Inc. and Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of TMN (Telecommunications Management Network) A set of international standards for network management from the ITU. It is used by large carriers such as Sprint, Verizon and AT&T. Networks Inc. He is also counsel with the legal firm of Heenan Blaikie. Mr. Roy said the election of Mr. Bureau to the "helm of the Board is a very positive sign that augurs augurs Roman officials who interpreted omens. [Rom. Hist.: Parrinder, 34] See : Prophecy well for the continued growth of Les Reseaux Premier Choix inc. He has always been a key figure in the evolution and growth of our three networks and we look forward with pleasure to his continued leadership". Mr. Bureau, who has spent his professional career in the field of communications, served as Chairman of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC, in French Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes) was established in 1968 by the Parliament of Canada to replace the Board of Broadcast Governors. (CRTC CRTC Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission CRTC Combat Readiness Training Center CRTC Cathode Ray Tube Controller CRTC China Railway Telecommunications Center CRTC Cold Region Test Center CRTC Continuously Regenerated Trap Column ) before joining Astral in 1989. Prior to his CRTC appointment, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Cancom, a national multi-channel satellite entertainment network. He was also associated with Telemedia Communications Inc. for many years, first as Executive Vice- President and later as President of the broad-based national communications company. Named an Officer of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canada's highest civilian honour within the Canadian system of honours, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Order's Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means "(those) desiring a better country" (Hebrews 11:16). and a Chevalier of l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres de France in recognition of his contributions to the communications industry, Mr. Bureau is also a Director of Viewer's Choice Canada, Canal Indigo, The Family Channel, Teleglobe Inc., Teleglobe Canada Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., The Guarantee Company, Telesysteme and other organizations. CONTACT: Premier Choix Networks Inc. Johanne Saint-Laurent, 514/939-3150 |
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