Scott Shortliffe confirmed as periodical publishing policy boss

Scott Shortliffe, who has been acting director of periodical publishing policy and programs at the Department of Canadian Heritage since last May, has been named permanently to the position. Who's in that job is important to the magazine industry since he has his hands on the levers of the Canada Magazine Fund and the Publications Assistance Program. Shortliffe has been with the department since 2001 and had previously been manager, planning and development.