Our Team.

During her 11 years as a Member of Parliament, she was the official Reform-Conservative opposition critic in numerous portfolios such as Justice and Legal Affairs, National Security, Immigration, Intergovernmental Affairs & Unity, Transportation, Canada – US Border Issues and Auditor General.

This includes years as head of Weston Bakeries Québec as well as Deputy Minister of Agriculture for both the government of Canada and the gouvernement du Québec. He was the founding chair of the Canadian Agri-food Policy. Also, M. Lussier was invested into the Order of Canada.

He specialized in economic and constitutional issues and gained extensive experience with both foreign affairs and trade issues. He was appointed a member of the Privy Council in 1993 and is also a recipient of l’Ordre de la Pléiade, an award of the French Republic. He is an expert on Canada – Asia trade issues.

Fully bilingual, and as a previous EA in industry-related departments, Louise assures the coordination of multiple files on behalf of the corporate interests we represent.

She leads a writing and content team focused on the complexities of every request, and assures the rigorous compliance of all submissions. Michelle has a Master of Arts in Canadian History from the University of Ottawa, and has Secret Clearance from Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Robert has worked alongside MPs and select department heads on issues relating to industry interests. Robert completed a Masters of Arts and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science.

Jared is a renowned project development specialist focused on large-scale industrial partnership investments and acquisition opportunities across North America. He counsels a host of financial entities in the management of their private investments and debt structure portfolios. Jared heads a North American acquisitions team reporting to a New York and London-based investor clientele.

Marleen has held management and analyst positions within different departments; such as Employment and Social Development Canada and Treasury Board Secretariat. During that time she has also gained prowess in stakeholder engagement and learning and training development.

He led three national headquarters; Manitoba, Metro Toronto, and Ontario. One of Canada’s most respected financial sector professionals, he was also invested into the Order of Canada in 2004.

He is the former Chair of the Economic Development Committee; Chair of Exhibition Place; Vice Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission; Toronto Hydro and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is currently a Director of the Board of Toronto Hydro Electric Service Limited and Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility Council of Superior Medical. Mario served as the Official Opposition Critic for Foreign Affairs (Americas), Labour and Treasury Board as well as a member of the International Trade Committee.

Alan served as the former assistant deputy minister of National Defense. He is a defense procurement specialist and author of « Reinventing Canada’s Defence Procurement Sector: A view from inside

He served as Canada’s Ambassador to Israel; is a 15 year veteran of the House of Commons. David writes and publically speaks on innovation strategy and international affairs.

Steven has extensive experience in
health and economics research having worked for the Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax,
University Health Network in Toronto as a research assistant and is an author on numerous
publications. Steven has additional knowledge in the finance and defence industries having
worked for major Canadian financial institutions and three years of service in the Canadian
Armed Forces.