President

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

　　Master of Arts, International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, and Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of British Columbia.

　　Ms. Biggs was appointed as the President of CIDA in June 2008. Since May 2006, she was Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultation, Privy Council Office. 2002-2006, Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet Priorities and Planning, Privy Council Office; 2000-2002, Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Investment Programs, Human Resources Development Canada; 1998-1999, Associate Executive, Head Strategic Policy, Human Resources Development Canada; 1996-1998, Special Advisor to the Assistant Deputy Minister Strategic Policy, Human Resources Development Canada; 1995-1996, Research Fellow Canadian Policy Research Networks; 1991-1994, Director General, Social Policy (previously with National Health and Welfare), Human Resources Development Canada; 1989-1991, Special Advisor to the Executive Director Immigration Policy, Department of Employment and Immigration; 1986-1987, Privy Council Officer, Privy Council Office; 1976-1985, Director of Research / Research Officer, North South Institute.