Joseph Handley has joined Pacific & Western Bank of Canada as a special advisor in Canada\u2019s North.

Handley recently retired as Premier of the Northwest Territories, a position he held from 2003 to 2007. He was first elected as a Member of the Northwest Territories Legislature in 1999. Prior to that, he was a Deputy Minister for the Government of the Northwest Territories in various Departments for 15 years.

Handley is also a former Official Trustee and Chief Superintendent of the Frontier School Division in Manitoba. He was awarded the Queen\u2019s Jubilee Medal in 2002, and the Saskatchewan Medal for outstanding achievement in 2005. It has also been announced that Handley will be receiving the Aboriginal Achievement Award in March of 2008.

David Taylor, president & CEO. of Pacific & Western Credit Corp.\u2019s stated that, \u201cWe are very pleased that Joe Handley has joined the Pacific & Western team as its northern advisor. His extensive experience and broad knowledge of northern affairs is a great asset to the bank as it continues to expand its presence in Canada\u2019s North.\u201d

Pacific & Western Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific & Western Credit Corp.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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