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'''The Honourable Shafqat Ali'''

'''The Honourable Shafqat Ali'''

President of the Treasury Board  

President of the Treasury Board  

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|[[File:Jennifer Church.png|alt=bio|none|thumb|200x200px]]'''Jennifer Church, Deputy Minister & Chief Executive Officer'''

|[[File:Jennifer Church.png|alt=bio|none|thumb|200x200px]]'''Jennifer Church, Deputy Minister & Chief Executive Officer'''

Office of Service Efficiency, Nova Scotia  

Office of Service Efficiency, Nova Scotia  

|Jennifer Church is Deputy Minister and Chief Executive Officer for the Province of Nova Scotia’s Office of Service Efficiency. She has previously held positions as the Deputy Minister of the Office of Priorities and Planning, CEO of Communications Nova Scotia, and Associate Deputy Minister for Inclusive Economic Growth. She has also held senior roles with the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.    

|Jennifer Church is Deputy Minister and Chief Executive Officer for the Province of Nova Scotia’s Office of Service Efficiency. She has previously held positions as the Deputy Minister of the Office of Priorities and Planning, CEO of Communications Nova Scotia, and Associate Deputy Minister for Inclusive Economic Growth. She has also held senior roles with the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.    

Amongst her ongoing academic accomplishments is her foundation as a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, as well as certificates in Behavioral Insights and Public Policy (Harvard Kennedy School) and Leading Complex Systems (Royal Roads University). Ms. Church has served as a board member for the Canadian Center for Ethics in Public Affairs, Community Leadership Advisory Council to the Admiral, Alice Housing, and Research Nova Scotia.  

Amongst her ongoing academic accomplishments is her foundation as a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, as well as certificates in Behavioral Insights and Public Policy (Harvard Kennedy School) and Leading Complex Systems (Royal Roads University). Ms. Church has served as a board member for the Canadian Center for Ethics in Public Affairs, Community Leadership Advisory Council to the Admiral, Alice Housing, and Research Nova Scotia. <br>

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|[[File:Michael DeJong.png|alt=picture|none|thumb|200x200px]]'''Michael DeJong, Assistant Secretary, Regulatory Affairs Sector'''

|[[File:Michael DeJong.png|alt=picture|none|thumb|200x200px]]'''Michael DeJong, Assistant Secretary, Regulatory Affairs Sector'''

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat   

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat   

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|Michael DeJong was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Regulatory Affairs Sector at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat in June 2024. In his current role, Mike exercises leadership on regulatory policy, modernization and cooperation on behalf of the federal system as well as oversees the challenge and support functions for regulatory proposals requiring Governor in Council approval.  

|Michael DeJong was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Regulatory Affairs Sector at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat in June 2024. In his current role, Mike exercises leadership on regulatory policy, modernization and cooperation on behalf of the federal system as well as oversees the challenge and support functions for regulatory proposals requiring Governor in Council approval.  

Mike previously served as Vice-President and Chief Communications Officer in the Regulatory Affairs Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions (CNSC). In this role, he was responsible for maintaining an effective and flexible regulatory framework for nuclear safety, leading strategic planning and engagement, and delivering modernized communications services. Before joining the CNSC, he held various leadership positions across the federal government, including Director General, Rail Safety, at Transport Canada. Michael has also held positions at Public Safety Canada, the Department of Finance Canada, the Privy Council Office (Regulatory Affairs and Orders in Council; Social Development Policy) and TBS (Program Sector).

Mike previously served as Vice-President and Chief Communications Officer in the Regulatory Affairs Branch of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commissions (CNSC). In this role, he was responsible for maintaining an effective and flexible regulatory framework for nuclear safety, leading strategic planning and engagement, and delivering modernized communications services. Before joining the CNSC, he held various leadership positions across the federal government, including Director General, Rail Safety, at Transport Canada. Michael has also held positions at Public Safety Canada, the Department of Finance Canada, the Privy Council Office (Regulatory Affairs and Orders in Council; Social Development Policy) and TBS (Program Sector).<br>

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|[[File:Rakhi.jpg|none|thumb|250x250px]]'''Rakhi  Lad, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction'''

|[[File:Rakhi.jpg|none|thumb|250x250px]]'''Rakhi  Lad, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction'''

 

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction ''' '''

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|Rakhi Lad was appointed Assistant  Deputy Minister in October 2022. Previously, she held various roles in the  Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade the  including Director of Strategic Industry Intelligence Branch, Director of Trade  and Investment Branch, and Director of Trade Strategy, Analytics and  Partnership Branch. Across these leadership roles, she led strategic policy  development, trade and investment initiatives, and industry intelligence efforts.

|Rakhi Lad was appointed Assistant  Deputy Minister in October 2022. Previously, she held various roles in the  Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade the  including Director of Strategic Industry Intelligence Branch, Director of Trade  and Investment Branch, and Director of Trade Strategy, Analytics and  Partnership Branch. Across these leadership roles, she led strategic policy  development, trade and investment initiatives, and industry intelligence efforts.<br>

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[[File:Aaron Wirth.png|alt=bio|none|thumb|200x200px]]'''Aaron Wirth, ADM, Strategic Policy and Competitiveness'''

[[File:Aaron Wirth.png|alt=bio|none|thumb|200x200px]]'''Aaron Wirth, ADM, Strategic Policy and Competitiveness'''

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of  Trade and Export Development

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of  Trade and Export Development

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Aaron  Wirth is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Competitiveness at Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Trade and Export Development. With over 15 years of senior leadership across multiple line departments and  central agencies, he is known for pragmatic problem-solving and strong cross-government and industry collaboration.  

Aaron  Wirth is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Competitiveness at Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Trade and Export Development. With over 15 years of senior leadership across multiple line departments and  central agencies, he is known for pragmatic problem-solving and strong cross-government and industry collaboration.  

   

   

Aaron is focused on supporting investment and growth, driving competitiveness,  reducing regulatory burden and modernizing policy frameworks across the  Government of Saskatchewan and provincial economy. He holds an MPA from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

Aaron is focused on supporting investment and growth, driving competitiveness,  reducing regulatory burden and modernizing policy frameworks across the  Government of Saskatchewan and provincial economy. He holds an MPA from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.<br>

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'''Theo Argitis, Senior Vice President'''

'''Theo Argitis, Senior Vice President'''

Policy Business Council of Canada   

Policy Business Council of Canada   

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|As Senior Vice President, Policy, Theo leads the Council’s policy team and provides analysis and insights on a wide range of issues related to the economy and public policy. Theo has studied and written on global economic and political affairs for three decades. His journalism career began in the mid-1990s, where he reported on the developing economies of Eastern Europe as managing editor of current affairs weekly New Europe. He joined Bloomberg in 1999 to open a bureau in Athens, before moving to Ottawa six years later. Since 2005, Theo has written on just about every major story at the nexus of power and money in Canada.

|As Senior Vice President, Policy, Theo leads the Council’s policy team and provides analysis and insights on a wide range of issues related to the economy and public policy. Theo has studied and written on global economic and political affairs for three decades. His journalism career began in the mid-1990s, where he reported on the developing economies of Eastern Europe as managing editor of current affairs weekly New Europe. He joined Bloomberg in 1999 to open a bureau in Athens, before moving to Ottawa six years later. Since 2005, Theo has written on just about every major story at the nexus of power and money in Canada.<br>

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|'''Kelly Acton, VP, Strategic Policy Branch'''

|'''Kelly Acton, VP, Strategic Policy Branch'''

Canada Border Services Agency

Canada Border Services Agency

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|Kelly Acton joined the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in February 2023 as Vice-President of the Strategic Policy Branch. Her previous role was as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Digital Policy and Performance in the Office of the Chief Information Officer of Canada at the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), providing enterprise level guidance on instruments and performance linked to the digital agenda, in the fields of service, security and access to information. She was previously Assistant Secretary of Strategic Communications and Ministerial Affairs at TBS.  

|Kelly Acton joined the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in February 2023 as Vice-President of the Strategic Policy Branch. Her previous role was as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Digital Policy and Performance in the Office of the Chief Information Officer of Canada at the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS), providing enterprise level guidance on instruments and performance linked to the digital agenda, in the fields of service, security and access to information. She was previously Assistant Secretary of Strategic Communications and Ministerial Affairs at TBS.  

Prior to her arrival at TBS, Kelly held executive positions in communications, in IM/IT, strategic policy and regulatory affairs at Innovation, Science and Industry, as well as various leadership positions at what was then Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Kelly works in an engaging, multidisciplinary way, with a broad perspective informed by work in both the public and not-for-profit sectors on a range of public policy issues. Kelly holds a degree in Journalism and Political Science from Carleton University, and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.  

Prior to her arrival at TBS, Kelly held executive positions in communications, in IM/IT, strategic policy and regulatory affairs at Innovation, Science and Industry, as well as various leadership positions at what was then Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Kelly works in an engaging, multidisciplinary way, with a broad perspective informed by work in both the public and not-for-profit sectors on a range of public policy issues. Kelly holds a degree in Journalism and Political Science from Carleton University, and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. <br>

 

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|'''Robert Ianiro, VP, Policy and Programs'''

|'''Robert Ianiro, VP, Policy and Programs'''

Canadian Food Inspection Agency  

Canadian Food Inspection Agency  

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Robert has led major initiatives such as the development and Royal Assent of the ''Canada Consumer Product Safety Act'', the renewal of Canada’s Tobacco Strategy, and efforts to maintain a safe and secure food supply during COVID-19. He has represented Canada internationally at the United Nations, OECD, and APEC, and is recognised for his expertise in regulatory development, strategic policy, compliance programs, human resources management, and stakeholder engagement.  

Robert has led major initiatives such as the development and Royal Assent of the ''Canada Consumer Product Safety Act'', the renewal of Canada’s Tobacco Strategy, and efforts to maintain a safe and secure food supply during COVID-19. He has represented Canada internationally at the United Nations, OECD, and APEC, and is recognised for his expertise in regulatory development, strategic policy, compliance programs, human resources management, and stakeholder engagement.  

   

   

Born and raised in Ottawa, Robert holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours, Biochemistry) from the University of Ottawa. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, cycling, cooking, and spending time with his family. He is a proud husband and an active hockey and ringette dad.   

Born and raised in Ottawa, Robert holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours, Biochemistry) from the University of Ottawa. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, cycling, cooking, and spending time with his family. He is a proud husband and an active hockey and ringette dad.  <br>

 

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'''Linsey Hollett, ADM, Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch'''

'''Linsey Hollett, ADM, Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch'''

Health Canada

Health Canada

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|Linsey Hollett is the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch at Health Canada. She is responsible for overseeing a national scientific and regulatory function,  including laboratory analysis and compliance and enforcement programs for drugs and natural health products, medical devices, clinical trials, cannabis, pesticides, tobacco and vaping products, controlled substances, and  consumer products; oversees national engagement and outreach programs related  to environmental health; is responsible for coordination of the regulatory agenda for Health Canada and, leads the Government of Canada’s initiatives to prevent and alleviate critical, national drug and medical device shortages.  

|Linsey Hollett is the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch at Health Canada. She is responsible for overseeing a national scientific and regulatory function,  including laboratory analysis and compliance and enforcement programs for drugs and natural health products, medical devices, clinical trials, cannabis, pesticides, tobacco and vaping products, controlled substances, and  consumer products; oversees national engagement and outreach programs related  to environmental health; is responsible for coordination of the regulatory agenda for Health Canada and, leads the Government of Canada’s initiatives to prevent and alleviate critical, national drug and medical device shortages.  

She is also the ADM Champion for the Community of Federal Regulators and Health Canada’s Gender and Sexual Diversity Network. Linsey has been with Health Canada for 21 years, always within regulatory organizations, working on files related  to healthy environments, consumer product safety and health product compliance and enforcement. Linsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Memorial University and a Master of Public Administration from Dalhousie University.

She is also the ADM Champion for the Community of Federal Regulators and Health Canada’s Gender and Sexual Diversity Network. Linsey has been with Health Canada for 21 years, always within regulatory organizations, working on files related  to healthy environments, consumer product safety and health product compliance and enforcement. Linsey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Memorial University and a Master of Public Administration from Dalhousie University.<br>

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Environment and Climate Change Canada  

Environment and Climate Change Canada  

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|Judy Meltzer is the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of the Environmental Protection Branch at ECCC. Previously, she was Director General of the Carbon Markets Bureau at ECCC. Prior to joining the federal government in 2009 she worked in various policy and research institutions, including the Canadian Foundation for the Americas and the International Development Research Centre. Judy holds a PhD in Political Science and a Master of Arts in International Affairs.

|Judy Meltzer is the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of the Environmental Protection Branch at ECCC. Previously, she was Director General of the Carbon Markets Bureau at ECCC. Prior to joining the federal government in 2009 she worked in various policy and research institutions, including the Canadian Foundation for the Americas and the International Development Research Centre. Judy holds a PhD in Political Science and a Master of Arts in International Affairs.<br>

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|'''Kasi McMicking, ADM, Strategic Policy'''

|'''Kasi McMicking, ADM, Strategic Policy'''

Innovation, Science and Economic Development  Canada   

Innovation, Science and Economic Development  Canada   

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Prior to joining ISED as ADM SPS in April  2023, Kasi held various senior roles across the Government of Canada, including as ISED’s Director General, Aerospace, Defence and Marine, and as Executive Director, Industrial Division, Treasury Board Secretariat. She has also held senior roles at the Treasury Board Secretariat Regulatory Affairs, the Privy Council Office, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. In these roles she has  spanned a wide variety of fields, including policy, program, regulation, communications, federal-provincial-territorial and Indigenous relations, and departmental liaison.

Prior to joining ISED as ADM SPS in April  2023, Kasi held various senior roles across the Government of Canada, including as ISED’s Director General, Aerospace, Defence and Marine, and as Executive Director, Industrial Division, Treasury Board Secretariat. She has also held senior roles at the Treasury Board Secretariat Regulatory Affairs, the Privy Council Office, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. In these roles she has  spanned a wide variety of fields, including policy, program, regulation, communications, federal-provincial-territorial and Indigenous relations, and departmental liaison.

Kasi hails from rural New Brunswick, and  earned her BA (Honours) in Political Science from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She is the proud spouse of a CAF  member (retired), stepmother of a York University student, and serves at the  pleasure of her three rescued pets. She volunteers time mentoring  public servants, and on various animal welfare causes.   

Kasi hails from rural New Brunswick, and  earned her BA (Honours) in Political Science from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She is the proud spouse of a CAF  member (retired), stepmother of a York University student, and serves at the  pleasure of her three rescued pets. She volunteers time mentoring  public servants, and on various animal welfare causes.  <br>

 

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'''Megan Nichols, ADM, Environmental Protection Branch'''

'''Megan Nichols, ADM, Environmental Protection Branch'''

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada

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|Megan Nichols was appointed Assistant Deputy  Minister of the Environmental Protection Branch (EPB) as of July 22, 2024,  and previously, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister as of January 10, 2023. She joined ECCC from Transport Canada, where she spent four years, first as the Director General of Environmental Policy, and then as Associate Assistant  Deputy Minister, Policy.

|Megan Nichols was appointed Assistant Deputy  Minister of the Environmental Protection Branch (EPB) as of July 22, 2024,  and previously, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister as of January 10, 2023. She joined ECCC from Transport Canada, where she spent four years, first as the Director General of Environmental Policy, and then as Associate Assistant  Deputy Minister, Policy.

Prior to her time at Transport Canada, Megan  was Director General in the Lands and Minerals Sector at Natural Resources  Canada, with responsibility for the leadership of Canada’s mining policy.  From 2012-2017, Megan held a number of positions at Public Safety Canada,  focused mainly on international and Canada-U.S. border and security issues. Megan spent six years designing and managing  public infrastructure funding programs at Infrastructure Canada. From 1999 to  2004, she worked in the Canadian Heritage portfolio, where she developed  international cultural policy initiatives, delivered programming for the  Canada Council of the Arts, and supported the department’s portfolio management and corporate secretariat functions. Megan holds a master’s degree in history from  Queen’s University. She lives in Chelsea, Quebec with her family and is an avid hiker, canoeist and cross-country skier.

Prior to her time at Transport Canada, Megan  was Director General in the Lands and Minerals Sector at Natural Resources  Canada, with responsibility for the leadership of Canada’s mining policy.  From 2012-2017, Megan held a number of positions at Public Safety Canada,  focused mainly on international and Canada-U.S. border and security issues. Megan spent six years designing and managing  public infrastructure funding programs at Infrastructure Canada. From 1999 to  2004, she worked in the Canadian Heritage portfolio, where she developed  international cultural policy initiatives, delivered programming for the  Canada Council of the Arts, and supported the department’s portfolio management and corporate secretariat functions. Megan holds a master’s degree in history from  Queen’s University. She lives in Chelsea, Quebec with her family and is an avid hiker, canoeist and cross-country skier.<br>

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|Jenelle Power is currently the Director General responsible for the Red Tape Reduction Office at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. In this role, she leads efforts to modernize Canada’s regulatory system, promote regulatory cooperation, and support the federal regulator community and partner departments.

|Jenelle Power is currently the Director General responsible for the Red Tape Reduction Office at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. In this role, she leads efforts to modernize Canada’s regulatory system, promote regulatory cooperation, and support the federal regulator community and partner departments.

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'''Deborah Quaicoe, Director of Regulatory Efficiency at the Major Projects Office'''  

'''Deborah Quaicoe, Director of Regulatory Efficiency at the Major Projects Office'''  

Major Projects Office 

Major Projects Office 

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