Gerard Finn

Background

Finn, Gerard was born on October 22, 1947 in Inkerman, N.B., Canada. Son of James and Elisabeth (Robichaud) Finn.

Education

Bachelor, U. Moncton, N.B., 1968; Master of Arts in History, Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) U., 1971; Doctorat, U. Sorbonne, Paris, 1974.

Career

Professor, Moncton U., 1970-1971; parliamentary intern, Parliament of Canada, Ottawa, 1974-1975; historian, Parks Canada, Ottawa, 1975-1978; director research, Parks Canada, Calgary, Alberta, 1978-1981; regional director, Commissioner of Official Language, Edmonton, Alberta, 1981-1984; director policy/program, Canada Secretary of State, Ottawa, 1984-1989; assistant deputy minister, Government of N.B., Fredericton, 1989-1990; director program/policy, Treasury Board Secretariat, Ottawa, 1990-1996; director general policies, Commissioner of Official Langs., Ottawa, since 1997.

Achievements

• Gerard Finn has been listed as a noteworthy Federal government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Linda O'Rourke, June 5, 1971.

Father:

James Finn

Mother:

Elisabeth (Robichaud) Finn

Spouse:

Linda O'Rourke