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Memorial services in Ottawa and Toronto - Rémy M. Beauregard
In Memoriam: Remy M. Beauregard, 1943-2010
The staff deeply saddened by the death of their President
The entire staff at Rights & Democracy is deeply saddened by the sudden death of their President, Rémy M. Beauregard.
Mr. Beauregard's death is a terrible loss for Rights & Democracy and its international partners, in whose work he took a keen and active interest. Appointed by the Government of Canada, Mr. Beauregard began his five year term as President on July 7...»
Bio: Rémy M. Beauregard, 1943 - 2010
Rémy M. Beauregard led a distinguished career in the promotion and protection of human rights in Canada and internationally. Among his many accomplishments, he served as the Executive Director of the Ontario Human Rights Commission and worked with United Nations agencies and civil society organizations for the establishment of national human rights institutions in numerous developing countries.»
Expressions of sympathy
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on the death of Rémy M. Beauregard, President of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development (Rights & Democracy).
“I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Beauregard's passing. Canada and the world have lost a remarkable Canadian whose accomplishments in the protection and promotion of human rights spanned the globe. He was a tireless human rights advocate who will always deserve recognition and respect for his work and commitment to promoting human rights and democratic governance in Canada and internationally.
“Among his many accomplishments, he served as the Executive Director of the Ontario Human Rights Commission and worked with United Nations agencies and civil society organizations for the establishment of national human rights institutions in numerous developing countries. He also assisted with the creation of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies and served as its first Executive Secretary. Mr. Beauregard's commitment to human rights took him to remote northern Uganda, where he worked with War Child Canada to help children affected by conflict. With his wife by his side and at an age where many choose retirement, he decided to assist directly in human rights field work.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Beauregard's wife Suzanne and his family on the loss of their loved one.”
Canadians have lost an important champion of human rights in the passing of Rémy Beauregard, the President of Rights and Democracy.
Both here in Canada and abroad, Mr. Beauregard's passionate promotion and protection of human rights have touched many lives. Prior to his position at Rights and Democracy, Mr. Beauregard served as the Executive Director of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. He was a driving force in the establishment of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies, and served as its first Executive Secretary.
Mr. Beauregard's human rights contributions extended beyond Canada's borders. He dedicated much of his career to the development and strengthening of legal institutions in Africa to protect civilians from violence. His contributions included advice on Rwanda's post-genocide constitution, development of national human rights legislation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the implementation of War Child Canada's Northern Uganda Legal Defence Project for children affected by conflict. He also developed the Policies and Procedures Manual for Trinidad and Tobago's Integrity Commission and provided public ethics training to officials of the Chinese provinces of Beijing and Hebei.
On behalf of all New Democrats, I wish to extend my condolences with Mr. Beauregard's family, friends and the staff at Rights and Democracy. We will miss him, and his tireless advocacy and invaluable advice on promoting human rights.
