Secretary Jamieson went on to host the session with roughly 100 participants in attendance. Ms. Jamieson outlined a bit of her background, which included serving as Deputy Minister of Transportation prior to her new appointment. She was also the former President of Extendicare Canada Inc. and the former Executive Director of the Ontario Nursing Home Association. After her address, she conducted a question and answer session with the attendees.
Upon conclusion of the proceedings, Ms. Jamieson was presented with a handcrafted heritage brass lantern by Fort General Manager Sergio Buonocore. Several Deputy Ministers were also presented with copies of "Superior Rendezvous Place: Fort William in the Fur Trade," written by former Fort historian Jean Morrison.