Marc Garneau, Canada’s newly elected Minister of Transport, was Carleton’s ninth chancellor back in 2003. Garneau acted as chancellor for five years from 2003 to 2008.
Carleton president Roseann Runte said the university is thrilled Garneau has a history with Carleton.
“We are absolutely delighted that he was named Minister of Transport. Everybody at Carleton is really proud that our chancellor is in the government today,” she said.
Runte said Garneau has always played a large role at Carleton, both during his time as chancellor and after stepping down from the position.
“He has always been so generous with his time,” she said. “Even after he stepped down as chancellor, coming back and talking to the students, whenever he has been invited he always makes time to come back to talk to us and help us out.”
Runte said she hopes that in spite of Garneau’s new busy schedule, he will continue to have an active role at Carleton.
“We know he will be busier than ever, but we hope that he will come back as well on campus,” she said.
Over the years, Carleton has had a few well-known chancellors who have been involved in Canada’s government. Some of these chancellors include Herb Gray, Robert Gordon Robertson, and most notably past prime minister Lester B. Pearson.
Lester. B Pearson was Carleton’s third chancellor after already playing a significant role in the Canadian government as prime minister from 1963-1968.
