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Encyclopedia > Robert Bryce

The Honourable Robert Broughton Bryce, PC , CC , B.A.Sc , FRSC (February 27, 1910July 30, 1997) was a Canadian civil servant. The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable ( or formerly The Honble) is a title of quality attached to the names of certain classes of persons. ... The Queens Privy Council for Canada is the ceremonial council of advisors to the Queen of Canada, whose members are appointed by her Governor General in Canada for life on the advice of the Prime Minister. ... Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam which means they desire a better country. ... A Bachelor of Applied Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course of study that generally lasts three years in the UK or four or five years in North America. ... The Royal Society of Canada, (French: La Société royale du Canada) The Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities, is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars. ... February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1910 in topic: Arts Architecture- Art- Film- Literature- Music- Television Science and technology Aviation- Rail transport- Radio- Science Other topics Australia- Canada- Ireland- South Africa- Sport Births- Deaths Lists of leaders: State leaders - Religious leaders 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Bryce started working for the Department of Finance in 1938, later becoming assistant deputy minister of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury Board. In 1954 he became clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. He retired in 1968 as deputy minister of Finance.


In 1968, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam which means they desire a better country. ...



Preceded by:
Jack Pickersgill
Clerks of the Privy Council
1954-1963
Succeeded by:
Robert Gordon Robertson


The Right Honourable John Whitney (Jack) Pickersgill, PC , CC , MA , LL.D (June 23, 1905 - November 14, 1997) was a Canadian civil servant and politician. ... The Clerk of the Privy Council is the senior civil servant in the government and the Secretary to the Canadian Cabinet. ... 1954 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Robert Gordon Robertson (born May 19, 1917) was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from November 15, 1953 to July 12, 1963. ...


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Bryce hit upon this notion while researching his previous book, Pipe Dreams, which chronicled the rise and fall of the last Texas legend, Enron.
Bryce tells his tale in a way more admiring than alarmist; he doesn't sound like a conspiracy nut, he sounds like a guy who just loves a good yarn involving a lot of bad guys.
Bryce's theory that Texas dominates American politics is also bolstered by the evidence.
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