Paul M. Tellier

Background

Tellier, Paul M. was born on May 8, 1939 in Joliette, Quebec, Canada. Son of Maurice J. and Eva M. (Bouvier) Tellier.

Education

Bachelor, U. Ottawa, 1959; LLL, U. Ottawa, 1962; BLitt, University of Oxford, 1966; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Alberta, Canada, 1996.

Career

Senior governor official, Canada, 1967-1992; deputy minister Indian affairs and northern development, 1979-1982; deputy minister energy, mines and resources, 1982-1985; chairman governing board, International Energy Agency, 1985-1992; clerk of Privy Council and secretary to Cabinet, Government of Canada, Ottawa, 1985-1992; director, Petro Canada, 1985-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian National Railway Company, since 1992. Board directors Grand Trunk Corporation, Detroit, Alcan Aluminium Ltd., Montreal, Canada, Bell Canada, Montreal, McCain Foods Ltd., Florenceville, Canada, Bombardier, Montreal.

Achievements

• Paul M. Tellier has been listed as a noteworthy Canadian railway transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Quebec Bar, Railway Association Canada (director), Association American Railroads (directory).

Connections

Married Andree Poirier, June 6, 1959. Children: Claude, Marc.

Father:

Maurice J. Tellier

Mother:

Eva M. (Bouvier) Tellier

Spouse:

Andree Poirier

child:

Marc Tellier

child:

Claude Tellier