Beatrice Bazar's Professional Career
Background: Elected to numerous leadership positions. Extensive consulting experience and capable of planning and achieving objectives. Established linkages with major sectors: governments, corporate, banking, public and private institutions. Special contribution lies in the wide range of professional experience, and in the ability to work with people with diverse points of view.
Concepts / Initiatives Originated & Implemented: ( a sample of which are:)
1987-on going Canadian Section of International Committee for a Community of Democracies (based on the concept of the European Community extended to include democracies of Third World countries) - Founder.
1986-on going Special Events group of the Canadian Institute for International Affairs to discuss Canadian foreign policy issues - Founder.
1986 Canadian Friends for Human Rights and Democratic Development (following presentations and recommendations of the Simard-Hockin report) - Founding member.
1975 Seminaire au departement des Affaires Exterieures. (comite mixte) Science et technologie pour le developpement international-Une optique canadienne - Organizer and Chairman.
1975 National Voluntary Organizations: developed the concept that Quebec based francophone organizations become an integral part of the National Committee - Executive Committee.
1973 Seminar at Dept. of External Affairs on Multinational Corporations and International Development. Successful attempt to hold discussions among relevant sectors - corporate, labour, government, international NGO's. ( model continued ). - Organizer and Chairman.
1972 United Nations Association Committee on refugees from Chile - Initiator.
1965-1970 Continuing Education courses at McGill University on the United Nations and on the Use and Misuse of Drugs - Initiator.
Senior Office:
1987-1992 Board of Directors Canadian Institute for International Peace and Security
1987-on going Chairman Canadian Committee for a Community of Democracies (founding member).
1986-1987 Convenor Canadian Friends for Human Rights and Democratic Development (founding member).
1985-1987 President Canadian Association for the Club of Rome.
1986 President du comite pour l'Annee internationale de la paix, l'Association pour les Nation Unies (Montreal).
1985 Vice-president International Committee for a Community of Democracies (founding member).
1975-1987 Chairman Executive Committee, Foundation for International Training in Third World Countries (founding member).
1980-1982 President Canadian Institute for International Affairs.
1975-1985 Vice-presidente Conseil quebecois de l'environnement.
1982-1988 Conseil d'administration de l'Institut canadien des affaires internationales.
1978-on going Board of Directors and Honourary Member Canadian Human Rights Foundation.
1976-1978 Founding Member Canadian Council for Voluntary Organizations.
1972-1975 President United Nations Association in Canada.
Council Member World Federation of UNA.
Advisory / Consulting: ( a sample of which are:)
1977 North-South Institute. Discussion on structure prior to establishment (later adopted).
1975 Seneca College. International Development Program.
1960 Canadian University Students Overseas (CUSO). Established goals and framework to launch CUSO.
Other Professional Experience:
President BLB Policy Research Inc.
Chairman Medication Records Systems Inc.
Director and Co-founder Dominion Gallery of Fine Art
Government Committees:
1974-1975 National Committee of Voluntary Organizations.
1973-1974 Committee for the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.
1971-1972 Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.
Official Delegate to International Conferences:
1982 Washington U.S. Association for the Club of Rome.
1980 Seattle Consortium on Atlantic Pacific Affairs.
1975 Ottawa United Nations Regional Conference for International Women's Year.
1973 Geneva Rapporteur General Assembly World Federation of United Nations Associations.
l973 Ottawa UNESCO International Conference for States with Cultural and Linguistic Diversity.
l972 Stockholm The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.
Awards and Honors:
1992 Commemorative Medal - Canada 125
1991 Order of Canada Medal
1978 The Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal
1973 Scroll of the Declaration of Human Rights of New Brunswick
1972 United Nations Medal
1967 Government of Canada Medal for "Distinguished Service to the Nation"
Research / Publications in university press, newspapers, professional journals
• International ramifications of the Canadian Legislation "Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act", with special reference to the International Court of Justice.
• Canadian policies for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.
• Implication of the Stockholm Declaration for Canada in matters relating to trade and tariffs.
• Stockholm - Stop-gap or stepping stone?
• Immigration and population policies in Canada.
• Bilingualism in national voluntary organizations.
• Structures of national not-for-profit organizations.
• Provincial-Federal jurisdictions relating to human rights.
• The Sea-bed - Heritage for Mankind?
• Medications records systems with particular reference to contra-indication and/or potentiation.
• Care of the aged in developing and developed countries.
• The Supersonic Boom - The Concorde.
• Canadian history as reflected in elementary school text books in English and French school systems.
• The International Court of Justice and its ruling on South-West Africa.
• The Canadian Constitution and International Responsibilities.
• Rapport sur des amendements a la Constitution canadienne.
• Quelques reflexions sur une politique energetique pour le Quebec.
• Can you be sued? Responsibilities of board members.
Early Years
Executive Board Member UNICEF
Founding Member Canadian Association for Future Studies
Canadian Council on International Law
Royal Commonwealth Society
World Federalists of Canada
Arctic Institute of North America
Canadian Association for Higher Education
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
McGill University:
1955-1970: The United Nations - organized annual 10- lecture series.
1971: "The Use and Misuse of Drugs" - special series for industry and community leaders
1972-1973: Loyola College: "Stockholm and After".
1972 - 1974: Editor of World Review of the United Nations Association for high school students in Canada (bilingual).
1972 - 1974: Province of Quebec Bilingual Seminar on The United Nations for high school students.
1972 - 1974: National Seminar on The United Nations
1975: Seneca College, Toronto: Advisory Board: Centre for International Programs
GUEST LECTURER AND SPEAKER
Kiwanas Clubs
Rotary Clubs
Business and Professional Women's Clubs
University Women's Clubs
Church and Synagogue Associations
High Schools and Universities across Canada
Special interviews on radio and television (both languages)
Newspaper interviews
1942 Council Member Montreal Peace Council
1941 Founding Member of the Friday Night Forum of the Mt Royal YMHA
1940 Founding Member of youth division of Canadian Jewish Congress
1935-1940 Pre-School Montessori method
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October 1, 1914
October 14, 1914
Born in on October 14, 1914.
September 28, 2009
Passed away on September 28, 2009 at the age of 94.