ElectraMeccanica Vehicles appoints Jack Austin to board
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Mr. Austin brings to Electra Meccanica a distinguished career of more than 50 years, including the teaching and practice of business law, experience as a corporate executive, and extensive experience in public policy.
Mr. Austin served as a Deputy Minister, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, as a Senator representing British Columbia, and as Cabinet Minister in the Governments of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Prime Minister Paul Martin.
He served as President of the Canada China Business Council from 1993 to 2000, and for the following three years as Vice-Chairman. ■