Ms. Dryden has worked for the Department since 2002 and holds a BSc. (Econ) (Hons) Degree in International Politics and Strategic Studies. She has lead responsibility for Internet governance and Domain Name System ([[DNS]]) policy matters. In this role, Ms. Dryden coordinates and develops Canadian government positions and policy, and represents Canada on the Governmental Advisory Committee ([[GAC]]) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ([[ICANN]]) – currently serving as interim [[GAC]] chair. Ms. Dryden also represents Industry Canada, in an ex-officio capacity, on the Canadian Internet Registration Authority ([[CIRA]]) Board of Directors and participates in the American Registry for Internet Numbers – Government Working Group ([[AGWG]]). | Ms. Dryden has worked for the Department since 2002 and holds a BSc. (Econ) (Hons) Degree in International Politics and Strategic Studies. She has lead responsibility for Internet governance and Domain Name System ([[DNS]]) policy matters. In this role, Ms. Dryden coordinates and develops Canadian government positions and policy, and represents Canada on the Governmental Advisory Committee ([[GAC]]) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ([[ICANN]]) – currently serving as interim [[GAC]] chair. Ms. Dryden also represents Industry Canada, in an ex-officio capacity, on the Canadian Internet Registration Authority ([[CIRA]]) Board of Directors and participates in the American Registry for Internet Numbers – Government Working Group ([[AGWG]]). |