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Joli-Coeur to head NFB

GATINEAU - Claude Joli-Coeur has been appointed government film commissioner and chair of the National Film Board (NFB) for a term of five years, effective November 27, 2014.A specialist in entertainment law and international co-production, Joli-Coeur, pictured, has been interim government film commissioner and chair of the NFB since January 1, 2014, and previously held this position from December 2006 to June 2007.  Joli-Coeur joined the NFB in October 2003 as director, business affairs and legal services, and secretary to the board of trustees.  He has also been assistant commissioner of the NFB since June 2007.“It is a great asset to have...