The Government of Canada Announces the Appointment of a New Member to the National Council of Welfare

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Sep 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social
Development, today announced the appointment of Ms. Anita Hopfauf of
Saskatchewan to the National Council of Welfare for a term of two years..

"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hopfauf to the National
Council of Welfare," said Minister Solberg. "Her extensive experience
working with people of low income will be a valuable asset to the
Council."

Throughout her career, Ms. Hopfauf has gained considerable experience
helping disadvantaged individuals through her work in the field of mental
health and family welfare. In 1987, she accepted a position at the Riel
Local Parent Aide Program where she worked as a Family Support Worker. In
1999, she became the Provincial Program Manager for the Schizophrenia
Society of Saskatchewan where she coordinated programs designed to raise
awareness and reduce stigma about mental illness.

Since April 2007, Ms. Hopfauf has served as Executive Director for the
Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan. In this position, she provides
direction and leadership to the board, staff and volunteers toward the
achievement of the organizations goals.

Ms. Hopfauf has served on a number of committees in the fields of mental
health and family welfare, such as the Early Psychosis Initiative
Committee, the Mental Health Coalition, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Advisory Council, the Regina Mental Health Vocational Services Working
Group, and the Mental Health Advisory Council.

Ms. Hopfauf holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the
University of Regina, as well as a number of certificates, including a
certificate in Drugs, Alcohol, and Family Violence Issues.

The National Council of Welfare, which was created in 1969, advises the
Minister on the needs and problems of low-income Canadians, and on social
and related programs and policies that affect their welfare. To this end,
the Council communicates directly with the Minister, informs and
influences public opinion through widely disseminated reports, and
provides a vehicle through which people concerned with the problems of
low-income Canadians can make their views known to the Government.

For more information on the Council, please visit
http://www.ncwcnbes.net/.

This news release is available in
alternative formats upon request.

Contacts:
Human Resources and Social Development Canada
Media Relations Office
819-994-5559

Office of Minister Solberg
Ms. Lesley Harmer
Director of Communications
819-994-2482

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