President's Biography
Russell Williams
Mr. Williams joined Rx&D after a successful career in
provincial politics and community service. For fifteen years,
Mr. Williams represented the Montreal riding of Nelligan in
the National Assembly of Quebec. During his career as Liberal
MNA, he led numerous public policy debates on important and
complex issues such as the role of government in research
and development (R&D), compensation for victims of contaminated
blood, linguistic policy, access to services for handicapped
people, pre-hospital emergency services, and gambling. He
is well known for his dedication and perseverance as an advocate
for individual rights, and government services focused on
the needs of its citizens.
During his tenure as parliamentary assistant
to two Ministers of Health and Social Services, Mr. Williams
identified and initiated strategies for a more efficient and
integrated health care system. In addition, he spearheaded
the development of an R&D policy for the pharmaceutical
sector.
Prior to and during his political career, Mr.
Williams played a key role in numerous non-profit and community-based
initiatives in areas ranging from palliative care to human
rights.
Last updated: January
10, 2007
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