Trudeau Foundation Announces 10 New Mentors
Former NDP leader, federal cabinet minister, CSIS head, SNC-Lavalin CEO and Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland among those tapped to mentor promising Canadian scholars
Montreal, Que., February 1, 2010 - Ten highly experienced Canadian leaders with backgrounds in government, business, the arts, Aboriginal communities and public policy have each been assigned to mentor one or two promising doctoral students previously awarded the prestigious Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship. The new Trudeau Mentors will provide a uniquely experienced reality check to the research being conducted by the Trudeau Scholars, ensuring that their work is applicable and actionable to the needs and concerns expressed by society.
"As citizens of the world, our Mentors have a nationwide reputation based on their extraordinary achievements in their own particular field," said Pierre-Gerlier Forest, President of the Trudeau Foundation. "All have declared themselves ready to share their knowledge and skills with young people embarking on their careers and to introduce them to their professional and social networks to accelerate their paths to success."
Key areas of concentration for the Trudeau Scholars and Mentors are citizenship, Canada's role internationally, human rights and dignity, and the environment.
The 2010 Trudeau Mentors are:
•    Guy Berthiaume (Que.): Currently CEO of the Quebec National Library and Archives after two decades at the apex of institutions of culture, research and higher education in Quebec and France. His networks span research, public administration and international relations.

•    Edward Broadbent (Ont.): Former Professor, Member of Parliament and leader of the NDP, and founding President of Rights and Democracy, he is an expert in the theory and practice of policy-making, socially engaged and eager to share his knowledge with young minds.

•    Donald W. Campbell (B.C.): Former Group President, CAE inc., Canadian Ambassador to Japan, and Deputy Minister, Foreign Affairs and International Trade, he wields extensive knowledge of international relations and business with Asia, in particular with Japan.

•    Maria Campbell (Sask.): A pioneer Métis writer, broadcaster, playwright and filmmaker, she advocates for Aboriginal rights and has volunteered with women and children in crisis for over 40 years. She is a unique incarnation of perseverance, resilience and hope.

•    Roberta Jamieson (Ont.): The first woman from a First Nation in Canada to graduate from law school, former Ombudsman of Ontario and former Chief of the Six Nations of the Grand River, leader in race relations and conflict resolution, and now President and CEO of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.

•    Jim Judd (Ont.): As a seasoned, high-ranking public servant assigned to critical positions in Canada and abroad (Caracas, Washington), he handled various strategic issues such as national security, international trade, finance, and the oil industry. He is the former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Information Services.
 
•    Pierre Pettigrew (Que.): An expert in international business, former politician and Federal Minister (Foreign Affairs, International Trade), he has led a distinguished career with success in both the public and private sectors, especially in matters of international economics and trade.

•    Edward Roberts (N.L.): Actively involved in public and political issues for 50 years, he is a flagship figure in Newfoundland and Labrador, where he served as Lieutenant-Governor. His experience and interest in history and law make him an invaluable source of wisdom.

•    Guy Saint-Pierre (Que.): Former CEO of SNC-Lavalin and former Quebec Minister of Education and Industry and Trade. His career bridges the business sector and the policy world, and his networks include many influential institutions.

•    Jodi White (Ont.): Former President of the Public Policy Forum. Her leadership experience extends to journalism, politics, government, business and international affairs. She is active on the boards of a range of institutions and organizations involved in academics, arts, health and culture.
The new Mentor-Scholar pairings met for the first time in Orford, Quebec on January 26-27 at an introductory session also attended by current and past Mentors and Scholars.

Additional biographical information, photos and the list of Trudeau Scholar-Mentor pairings is available upon request.
About the Trudeau Mentorship
The Foundation appoints up to 12 Mentors per year to facilitate interactions with the Scholars and participation in meetings held by the Foundation. Trudeau Mentors are selected from the most eminent Canadian practitioners in all sectors of public life, from the creative arts to business, and from public service to social activism. For 18 months, Trudeau Mentors are offered an honorarium of $20,000. A further $15,000 is available to cover the cost of participating in program activities. The Trudeau Mentors are nominated by an extensive nomination network. An independent peer-review panel is responsible for screening the applications and suggesting a list of Mentors to the board of directors for approval.