Organization Profile - National Film Board
National Film Board
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Minister Responsible
Minister of Canadian Heritage
Mandate
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is an integrated production and distribution organization with an extensive film collection, a conservation laboratory, and postproduction and R&D facilities. The NFB produces in both official languages through its English and French Programs, which comprise several production studios, each headed by an executive producer. Its films are made by independent staff and directors in the different regions of Canada.
Head Office
Ottawa, Ontario
Appointment Provisions
National Film Act
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-8/page-1.html#h-4
The National Film Board consists of the Commissioner, who shall be Chairperson, and six other members to be appointed by the Governor in Council, as well as the Executive Director of Telefilm Canada.
The Government Film Commissioner (the Commissioner) shall be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board and paid such salary as the Governor in Council may determine. The Commissioner shall be appointed to hold office for a period not exceeding five years but may be removed from office for cause by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board.
The six members shall be appointed to hold office for a period of three years but may be removed from office for cause by the Governor in Council. Members are eligible for reappointment.
If the Commissioner is absent or unable to carry out the Commissioner's duties for any reason or if the office of Commissioner is vacant, the Board may, subject to the approval of the Minister, appoint an acting Commissioner.
When, before the end of the term for which a member of the Board was appointed, the member ceases to be a member thereof, the Governor in Council shall appoint a person to be a member of the Board for the remainder of that term.
No person who has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, individually or as a shareholder or partner or otherwise, in commercial film activity is eligible for appointment to the Board.
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/N-8/page-1.html#h-4
The National Film Board consists of the Commissioner, who shall be Chairperson, and six other members to be appointed by the Governor in Council, as well as the Executive Director of Telefilm Canada.
The Government Film Commissioner (the Commissioner) shall be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board and paid such salary as the Governor in Council may determine. The Commissioner shall be appointed to hold office for a period not exceeding five years but may be removed from office for cause by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board.
The six members shall be appointed to hold office for a period of three years but may be removed from office for cause by the Governor in Council. Members are eligible for reappointment.
If the Commissioner is absent or unable to carry out the Commissioner's duties for any reason or if the office of Commissioner is vacant, the Board may, subject to the approval of the Minister, appoint an acting Commissioner.
When, before the end of the term for which a member of the Board was appointed, the member ceases to be a member thereof, the Governor in Council shall appoint a person to be a member of the Board for the remainder of that term.
No person who has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, individually or as a shareholder or partner or otherwise, in commercial film activity is eligible for appointment to the Board.
Eligibility/Conflicts
No person who has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, individually or as a shareholder or partner or otherwise, in commercial film activity is eligible for appointment to the Board.
Remuneration
Member
- Plus travel and living expenses.
Ex Officio Member (Executive Director - Telefilm Canada)
- Not Paid (public servant)
Appointments
| Appt/Expiry Date |
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|---|---|
| Government Film Commissioner (GC -8) | |
| Guèvremont, Suzanne Montréal, Quebec Full-Time Appointment Removable for cause | 2022-11-28 2027-11-27 |
| Members | |
| Chaly, Betsy Ottawa, Ontario Removable for cause | 2018-01-08 2027-01-07 |
| Chan, Victoria Wing Chi Merritt, British Columbia Removable for cause | 2023-01-27 2026-01-26 |
| Dubeau, Eric Sainte-Catherine, Quebec Removable for cause | 2017-09-13 2026-09-12 |
| Provencher, André Montréal, Quebec Removable for cause | 2019-07-01 2025-06-30 |
| Robin, Christian Winnipeg, Manitoba Removable for cause | 2022-11-04 2025-11-03 |
| Serrano, Ana Toronto, Ontario Removable for cause | 2023-01-27 2026-01-26 |