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| <big>Assistant Deputy Minister, Procurement Branch</big>

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|<big>Michael Mills was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of Procurement Branch at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in December 2021. In his role, Michael is the lead on pandemic response procurement, along with assuming responsibility for vaccine procurement and the management and administration of the Branch. Up to recently, Michael was the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (AADM) of the Branch's logistics and COVID-19 response teams where he was and still remains responsible for the procurement and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment and Testing supplies for front line and essential workers and procures testing supplies to support Canada's testing strategy. Michael is the Reconciliation Champion, as PSPC is committed to advancing reconciliation, as well as the Champion of the Young Professionals Network.</big>

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|<big>Michael Mills was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of Procurement Branch at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in December 2021. In his role, Michael is the lead on pandemic response procurement, along with assuming responsibility for vaccine procurement and the management and administration of the Branch. Up to recently, Michael was the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (AADM) of the Branch's logistics and COVID-19 response teams where he was and still remains responsible for the procurement and delivery of Personal Protective Equipment and Testing supplies for front line and essential workers and procures testing supplies to support Canada's testing strategy. Michael is the Reconciliation Champion, as PSPC is committed to advancing reconciliation, as well as the Champion of the Young Professionals Network.</big>

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From 2017 to 2020, Michael was the AADM for Real Property Services (PSPC) where he was responsible for providing senior leadership to Real Property Services' operations, including project management; facilities management; real estate services; strategic sourcing; and infrastructure asset management. He focused on providing excellent client service and using operations to support key government objectives, in particular, greening government operations, modernizing the public service, improving accessibility and advancing Indigenous reconciliation.</big>

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<big>Michael ~~has worked~~ for ~~a federal Crown corporation called Public-Private Partnerships Canada, previously known as P3 Canada,~~ where he was ~~Vice-President of Investments~~. ~~Michael~~ and ~~his team assisted clients from all levels of~~ government ~~to structure~~ public~~-private partnership transactions~~ and ~~to implement successful public-private partnership procurement strategies~~.</big>

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<big>From 2017 to 2020, Michael was the AADM for Real Property Services (PSPC) where he was responsible for providing senior leadership to Real Property Services' operations, including project management; facilities management; real estate services; strategic sourcing; and infrastructure asset management. He focused on providing excellent client service and using operations to support key government objectives, in particular, greening government operations, modernizing the public service, improving accessibility and advancing Indigenous reconciliation.</big>

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<big>Prior to working at P3 Canada, Michael held various positions with Crown-Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Finance Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.</big>

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<big>Michael has worked for a federal Crown corporation called Public-Private Partnerships Canada, previously known as P3 Canada, where he was Vice-President of Investments. Michael and his team assisted clients from all levels of government to structure public-private partnership transactions and to implement successful public-private partnership procurement strategies.</big>

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Michael holds a bachelor of arts in political science and economics from the University of Regina and a master of arts in economics from Queen's University.</big>

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<big>Prior to working at P3 Canada, Michael held various positions with Crown-Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Department of Finance Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.</big>

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<big>Michael holds a bachelor of arts in political science and economics from the University of Regina and a master of arts in economics from Queen's University.</big>

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|<big>Darren Deneumoustier, Director General, Citizen Services Branch (CSB), began his career in the federal government in 1993 as a PM01 Supervisor in the Collingwood Canada Employment Centre for Students. In his tenure of over 30 years with the public service, he has held various executive leadership portfolios that include Executive Director, Business Expertise, Executive Director, Integrity Services, Director, Business Infrastructure Management and Procurement in the Chief Financial Officer Branch, and Area Director for the Lakeland and Kitchener Service Areas. Additionally, Darren has central agency experience working for the Treasury Board Secretariat as a Senior Analyst within the Service Innovation Directorate.</big>

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|<big>Darren Deneumoustier, Director General, Citizen Services Branch (CSB), began his career in the federal government in 1993 as a PM01 Supervisor in the Collingwood Canada Employment Centre for Students. In his tenure of over 30 years with the public service, he has held various executive leadership portfolios that include Executive Director, Business Expertise, Executive Director, Integrity Services, Director, Business Infrastructure Management and Procurement in the Chief Financial Officer Branch, and Area Director for the Lakeland and Kitchener Service Areas. Additionally, Darren has central agency experience working for the Treasury Board Secretariat as a Senior Analyst within the Service Innovation Directorate.</big>

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<big>Darren has been instrumental in successfully finding ways to update and modernize delivery of in-person services for Canadians by ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all. Through his participation on the Inclusive Service Advisory Network, with a focus on increasing engagement with external stakeholders, he has supported improved accessibility and inclusivity in client service. Darren has extensive experience in managing large complex organizations through service transformation, and has the ability to mobilize people. He actively supports staff engagement and strives to create a positive and healthy work environment.</big>

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Darren has been instrumental in successfully finding ways to update and modernize delivery of in-person services for Canadians by ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all. Through his participation on the Inclusive Service Advisory Network, with a focus on increasing engagement with external stakeholders, he has supported improved accessibility and inclusivity in client service. Darren has extensive experience in managing large complex organizations through service transformation, and has the ability to mobilize people. He actively supports staff engagement and strives to create a positive and healthy work environment.</big>

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Darren is a recipient of several prominent awards, including the APEX Award for Service Innovation, and the Public Service Leadership Award for Partnerships and Collaboration. He has also received numerous Service Canada Awards of Excellence in partnerships, innovations and service excellence. Darren has always taken pride in his client service orientation. He strongly believes that Service Canada's principle role is to empower Canadians to become self-sufficient in managing the many transitions in their lives.</big>

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<big>Darren is a recipient of several prominent awards, including the APEX Award for Service Innovation, and the Public Service Leadership Award for Partnerships and Collaboration. He has also received numerous Service Canada Awards of Excellence in partnerships, innovations and service excellence. Darren has always taken pride in his client service orientation. He strongly believes that Service Canada's principle role is to empower Canadians to become self-sufficient in managing the many transitions in their lives.</big>

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Darren holds a degree from York University and enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading and playing sports.</big>

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<big>Darren holds a degree from York University and enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading and playing sports.</big>

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|<big>Angela holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She has worked in policy, programs, and operations for the provincial governments of Ontario, Alberta, and the City of Calgary. Angela is currently in a two-year term position as a policy analyst with the Canada Energy Regulator Business Commission team in Calgary, Alberta.</big>

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|<big>Angela holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She has worked in policy, programs, and operations for the provincial governments of Ontario, Alberta, and the City of Calgary. Angela is currently in a two-year term position as a policy analyst with the Canada Energy Regulator Business Commission team in Calgary, Alberta.</big>

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~~Fun fact: Angela has lived and taught English in Japan while living in Matsuyama city on the island of Shikoku. She visited Osaka, Hiroshima, and many Buddhist temples.</big>~~

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<big>''Fun fact:'' Angela has lived and taught English in Japan while living in Matsuyama city on the island of Shikoku. She visited Osaka, Hiroshima, and many Buddhist temples.</big>

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In her free time, Angela is a shoulder season hiker who enjoys hiking Alberta’s waterfalls and lakes (including Boom Lake, Rawson Lake and Chester Lake). Angela is a Wordfest fan and enjoys attending live/virtual events. Angela is a clichéd Peloton devotee; she enjoys partaking in yoga, run and strength training.</big>

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<big>In her free time, Angela is a shoulder season hiker who enjoys hiking Alberta’s waterfalls and lakes (including Boom Lake, Rawson Lake and Chester Lake). Angela is a Wordfest fan and enjoys attending live/virtual events. Angela is a clichéd Peloton devotee; she enjoys partaking in yoga, run and strength training.</big>

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| <big>Chief Data Officer</big>

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|<big>Ümit Mustafa Kiziltan has been a Public Service executive since 2006, leading multiculturalism, citizenship, and refugee health policies and operations. Prior to being appointed as the first Chief Data Officer at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2019, he was the Director General of Research and Evaluation at IRCC for 9 years, leading research data development, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization. Before joining the Public Service, Ümit worked in academia and for civil society organizations and First Nations in community based indigenous control of indigenous education and international development. Ümit is currently preoccupied with the increasing fragility of liberal democracies across the world, which fuels his commitment to improving access to quality data and evidence-based analysis in support of effective and accountable public policies. linkedin.com/in/ümit-mustafa-kiziltan-2600294b</big>

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|<big>Ümit Mustafa Kiziltan has been a Public Service executive since 2006, leading multiculturalism, citizenship, and refugee health policies and operations. Prior to being appointed as the first Chief Data Officer at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2019, he was the Director General of Research and Evaluation at IRCC for 9 years, leading research data development, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization.</big>

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<big>Before joining the Public Service, Ümit worked in academia and for civil society organizations and First Nations in community based indigenous control of indigenous education and international development. Ümit is currently preoccupied with the increasing fragility of liberal democracies across the world, which fuels his commitment to improving access to quality data and evidence-based analysis in support of effective and accountable public policies.</big>

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<big>'''LinkedIn:''' [https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C3%BCmit-mustafa-kiziltan-2600294b/ linkedin.com/in/ümit-mustafa-kiziltan-2600294b]</big>

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| <big>Director, Fraser Valley Tax Services Office</big>

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|<big>John joined the Canada Revenue Agency in 1991 in the Vancouver Tax Services Office (VTSO) as a Business Auditor. He subsequently worked in a number of diverse areas including Tax Avoidance, SR&ED, GST / HST Rulings and the regional office as a Program Advisor. John was appointed as Assistant Director of the SR&ED Division in VTSO in May of 2007. In September of 2009 he moved to the Surrey Tax Centre where he worked as Assistant Director of Individual Returns & Compliance and subsequently as Assistant Director of the Business Returns Division. John took on an assignment as the Regional Director of Programs before being appointed as Chief of Appeals in 2013. In November 2016 John became director of the Surrey Tax Centre and led the transition to what is now the Surrey National Verification and Collections Centre before joining the Fraser Valley TSO as office director in February 2020. John is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA), holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University and is a graduate of the MMDP Program and "Direxion".</big>

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|<big>John joined the Canada Revenue Agency in 1991 in the Vancouver Tax Services Office (VTSO) as a Business Auditor. He subsequently worked in a number of diverse areas including Tax Avoidance, SR&ED, GST / HST Rulings and the regional office as a Program Advisor. John was appointed as Assistant Director of the SR&ED Division in VTSO in May of 2007.</big>

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<big>In September of 2009 he moved to the Surrey Tax Centre where he worked as Assistant Director of Individual Returns & Compliance and subsequently as Assistant Director of the Business Returns Division. John took on an assignment as the Regional Director of Programs before being appointed as Chief of Appeals in 2013. In November 2016 John became director of the Surrey Tax Centre and led the transition to what is now the Surrey National Verification and Collections Centre before joining the Fraser Valley TSO as office director in February 2020.</big>

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<big>John is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA), holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University and is a graduate of the MMDP Program and "Direxion".</big>

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|<big>Jodi is a mom, social justice advocate, Free Agent and founder of heyHUMANTIS, a People & Culture consulting, learning, and coaching social venture. She is on a mission to bring humanity into our workplaces and communities and does this by elevating people and cultivating intentional living. When working on projects, Jodi has a ‘keeping-it-real’ and caring approach while drawing on legislation, jurisprudence, behavioural theories, organizational behaviour research, neuroscience, and systems thinking. She also has created and works with an ‘elevating human potential’ framework, called Intentification, to co-create happy individuals and teams~~.</big>~~

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|<big>Jodi is a mom, social justice advocate, Free Agent and founder of heyHUMANTIS, a People & Culture consulting, learning, and coaching social venture. She is on a mission to bring humanity into our workplaces and communities and does this by elevating people and cultivating intentional living. When working on projects, Jodi has a ‘keeping-it-real’ and caring approach while drawing on legislation, jurisprudence, behavioural theories, organizational behaviour research, neuroscience, and systems thinking. She also has created and works with an ‘elevating human potential’ framework, called Intentification, to co-create happy individuals and teams.</big>

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~~<big>Her superpowers are flexibility, empathy, strategic thinking, solid interpersonal skills and communication skills~~.</big>

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<big>Her superpowers are flexibility, empathy, strategic thinking, solid interpersonal skills and communication skills.</big>

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~~<big>·Certifications in coaching, instructional design, facilitating dialogue, emotional intelligence, personality profiles, and Mental Health First Aid.</big>~~

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* <big>A Masters in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelors of Commerce in Industrial Relations Management</big>

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* <big>Certifications in coaching, instructional design, facilitating dialogue, emotional intelligence, personality profiles, and Mental Health First Aid.</big>

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* <big>Extensive experience (over 19 years) in HR within the Canadian Federal Public Service across three departments.</big>

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* <big>Management consulting as a Free Agent with Canada’s Free Agents for over three years.</big>

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|<big>Stephanie Kirkland was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the Pay Administration Branch at PSPC on June 3, 2019.</big>

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|<big>Stephanie Kirkland was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of the Pay Administration Branch at PSPC on June 3, 2019. In this role, Stephanie oversees the administration of compensation and provides ongoing support to stabilize HR-to-pay efforts across government.</big>

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~~In this role, Stephanie oversees the administration of compensation and provides ongoing support to stabilize HR-to-pay efforts across government.</big>~~

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<big>Stephanie joined PSPC in July 2018 as Director General of Business Enabling, Transformation and Analytics within the HR-to-Pay Project Office. Prior to her arrival at PSPC, she held various senior management roles for over 10 years at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Notably, from 2010 to 2014, Stephanie, as Director General of the Biometrics Project Office, led the implementation of a major Crown project to introduce biometric screening into the immigration process, winning various awards, such as the 2014 GTEC Distinction Award of Excellence in Collaboration.</big>

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Stephanie joined PSPC in July 2018 as Director General of Business Enabling, Transformation and Analytics within the HR-to-Pay Project Office. Prior to her arrival at PSPC, she held various senior management roles for over 10 years at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Notably, from 2010 to 2014, Stephanie, as Director General of the Biometrics Project Office, led the implementation of a major Crown project to introduce biometric screening into the immigration process, winning various awards, such as the 2014 GTEC Distinction Award of Excellence in Collaboration.</big>

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Stephanie holds a master's degree in public administration with a specialization in management from Dalhousie University.</big>

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<big>Stephanie holds a master's degree in public administration with a specialization in management from Dalhousie University.</big>

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|<big>Daniel Watson is a proud public servant who is passionate about the role that public institutions play in shaping Canada and the lives of Canadians. His appointment at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Indigenous Affairs is his fifth appointment as a Deputy Minister, having been Deputy Minister (and previously Associate Deputy Minister) of Western Economic Diversification, Chief Human Resources Officer for the Government of Canada and Chief Executive Officer, Parks Canada.</big>

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<big>Much of his career has focused on work with Indigenous peoples and issues, having been the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for Policy and Strategic Direction at the former Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Director General of the Aboriginal Justice Directorate at the federal Department of Justice, and Director of Aboriginal and Territorial Relations at INAC’s Northwest Territories Regional Office. With the Government of British Columbia, he was Director of Treaty Implementation and Settlement Legislation where he led the development of the Nisga’a Final Agreement Act (British Columbia) among other major initiatives and, with the Government of Saskatchewan where he was responsible for first negotiations between provincial Department of Education and what was then the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.</big>

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<big>In the context of these positions, he played key roles in the negotiation of modern treaties, specific claims and many other agreements and processes. He was also the lead for several key legislative initiatives, litigation files and alternative justice programs. He has worked with Inuit, Métis and First Nation governments, communities and entities in every jurisdiction across Canada, and has lived in British Columbia, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec.</big>

<big>Beyond this experience, Daniel has significant background in economic development and innovation issues, federal-provincial-territorial relations, labour relations and human resources issues, and cultural and ecological heritage matters. He has represented Canada on numerous issues at forums around the world and has represented the federal government in several national federal-provincial-territorial forums.</big>

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<big>Daniel is a pilot, sang for a time with the Regina Philharmonic Choir, has taught firearms safety and hunting courses, and has represented Canada in French, English and Spanish. His record for riding a Harley-Davidson from Ottawa to Edmonton is 46 hours and 10 minutes, one he intends never to repeat or beat.</big>

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|<big>David Chan is Assistant Director of Strategic Policy in the Asylum Policy Division, Refugee Affairs Branch at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. David joined the federal policy community in 2006 and has worked at the Privy Council Office, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Communications Security Establishment Canada, Transport Canada and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.</big>

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|<big>David Chan is Assistant Director of Strategic Policy in the Asylum Policy Division, Refugee Affairs Branch at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.</big>

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<big>David joined the federal policy community in 2006 and has worked at the Privy Council Office, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Communications Security Establishment Canada, Transport Canada and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.</big>

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<big>David holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Waterloo and the University of London, and completed further training at the Canadian Forces College and the National Security Agency in the United States.</big>

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|<big>Eric is a member of Canada’s Free Agents program, where he leads project-based files in support of Government of Canada priorities, and contributes towards a more human, mobile, and connected public service. Through his role in this program, Eric is committed to embodying the principles of Free Agents, including empathy, action orientation, humility, teamwork, courage, resiliency, and an outcomes/results focus.</big>

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<big>Currently, Eric is on assignment with the Climate Change Branch at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) working on net-zero emissions climate change policy and stakeholder/expert engagement. Prior to this role, Eric provided leadership for environmental and natural resource policy initiatives, public engagements, and Crown-Indigenous partnerships for Natural Resources Canada's and ECCC's youth, consultations and stakeholder affairs, clean energy, and Indigenous affairs and reconciliation teams.</big>

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<big>He is also proud to be Co-Chair of a Public Engagement Community of Practice (700+ members) where he co-leads a team focused on building community and empowering skills for public and stakeholder engagement in the public service.</big>

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|<big>Enthusiastic and passionate about knowledge sharing, collaboration, and culture change in the Public Service, Ioana shares this in her current role with the Open Government team at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.</big>

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<big>As a public servant since 2006, Ioana has worked in operations, headquarters, central agencies, internationally, and with a functional community office. Ioana thinks people – the public and colleagues in public sectors across Canada and beyond – are at the heart of what we do. She believes in doing the right thing, even when it is harder than doing things right.</big>

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<big>Current motto: “I am not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it”</big>

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<big>''Current motto:'' “I am not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it”</big>

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|<big>Jacques Fauteux is the Assistant Chief Statistician of the Strategic Engagement Field and the Official Languages Champion at Statistics Canada.</big>

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<big>Before his current role, Jacques established and led VIA Rail's government and community relations office. He also served close to 25 years as a naval officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, where he managed the complex operations of a naval warship and directed public affairs teams in Canada as well as international operations.</big>

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<big>For nearly seven years, Jacques worked as a deputy director in the Prime Minister's Office, and as a director or chief of staff in the offices of ministers responsible for transport, infrastructure, economic development, national defence, Veterans affairs and the Asia–Pacific Gateway.</big>

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<big>Jacques holds an MBA from Royal Roads University, an Honours Bachelor of Arts (politics and history) from the Royal Military College of Canada, and a public relations certificate from Ryerson University. He presently volunteers as a board member for the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation and the World Remembers.</big>

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|<big>Marian Campbell Jarvis is currently the senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic and Program Policy at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, where she oversees a number of economic immigration programs, leads program policy on refugee resettlement and asylum, and provides strategic policy advice including on related international and intergovernmental issues. </big>

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<big>Prior to this role, Marian served as Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet for Social Development Policy at the Privy Council Office. Marian was also ADM of Lands and Minerals at Natural Resources Canada and has played a number of senior roles at then Human Resources and Social Development Canada and Health Canada.</big>

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<big>Originally from British Columbia, Marian lives in Ottawa with her husband and two teenaged children.</big>

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|<big>Mary Moreland is a career public servant. A member of the GC “Free Agent” program with Transport Canada, she is currently assigned to the Transformation Branch where she is working on Modern Public Engagement and Human Centred Design projects. As a Free Agent, she has had assignments with several departments including the Digital Design and Innovation Lab team at the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). ISED’s lab is dedicated to using user-centred design methods to improve how government delivers services to Canadians and the business community. Mary’s assignments have included work with PCO’s Consultations team, and with NRCan’s Canadian Energy Regulatory Team in the Strategic Petroleum Policy and Investment Office (SPPIO) and the Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Secretariat where she developed the initial Terms of Reference for NRCan’s Indigenous Advisory Council and facilitated the selection process for the inaugural NRCan “Awards for Advancing Indigenous Reconciliation”. COVID made for an unusual working from home introduction to NRCan and its mandate and included supporting work on a COVID response TB Submission and an introduction to Indigenous engagement in a regulatory setting. In 2019 she worked with a Change Management (CM) project at PSPC applying user-centred experience methods and Stakeholder Engagement with CM and project management professionals.</big>

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|<big>Mary Moreland is a career public servant. A member of the GC “Free Agent” program with Transport Canada, she is currently assigned to the Transformation Branch where she is working on Modern Public Engagement and Human Centred Design projects. As a Free Agent, she has had assignments with several departments including the Digital Design and Innovation Lab team at the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). ISED’s lab is dedicated to using user-centred design methods to improve how government delivers services to Canadians and the business community.</big>

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<big>Mary has more than 20 years’ experience contributing to national public participation initiatives such as the creation of the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee, the implementation of the National Innovation and Learning Engagement Strategy, coordinating outreach activities during the United Nations Climate Change Conference as well as secondments to other regulatory departments such as Health Canada (Office of Consumer and Public Involvement) and Environment Canada (Corporate Consultations Directorate).

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Over the past six years, Mary has been a member of several award winning teams for her contributions on designing and leading workshops, and for advising on Stakeholder Selection approaches. Awards include: 2018 DM’s Award, ISED; 2016 GC Head of Public Service Award; 2015 ADM’s Award, Health Canada. She has presented at the GC Community of Federal Regulators annual conference, l’Observatoire international de la démocratie participative (OIDP); and several IAP2 Conferences on various public engagement topics.

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<big>Mary’s assignments have included work with PCO’s Consultations team, and with NRCan’s Canadian Energy Regulatory Team in the Strategic Petroleum Policy and Investment Office (SPPIO) and the Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Secretariat where she developed the initial Terms of Reference for NRCan’s Indigenous Advisory Council and facilitated the selection process for the inaugural NRCan “Awards for Advancing Indigenous Reconciliation”. COVID made for an unusual working from home introduction to NRCan and its mandate and included supporting work on a COVID response TB Submission and an introduction to Indigenous engagement in a regulatory setting. In 2019 she worked with a Change Management (CM) project at PSPC applying user-centred experience methods and Stakeholder Engagement with CM and project management professionals.</big>

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<big>Mary has more than 20 years’ experience contributing to national public participation initiatives such as the creation of the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee, the implementation of the National Innovation and Learning Engagement Strategy, coordinating outreach activities during the United Nations Climate Change Conference as well as secondments to other regulatory departments such as Health Canada (Office of Consumer and Public Involvement) and Environment Canada (Corporate Consultations Directorate).</big>

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<big>Over the past six years, Mary has been a member of several award winning teams for her contributions on designing and leading workshops, and for advising on Stakeholder Selection approaches. Awards include: 2018 DM’s Award, ISED; 2016 GC Head of Public Service Award; 2015 ADM’s Award, Health Canada. She has presented at the GC Community of Federal Regulators annual conference, l’Observatoire international de la démocratie participative (OIDP); and several IAP2 Conferences on various public engagement topics.</big>

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<big>Since 2005, Mary has been an accredited trainer for the five day Public Participation Certificate Course developed by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) (and had been the only one teaching in French). Over the years, Mary has delivered the Public Engagement course at the Canada School of Public Service and also been asked to present at other CSPS courses. She has delivered IAP2’s courses to employees and management Port of Montreal, including the entire Executive Team.</big>

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<big>As of 2005, Mary has also been an accredited trainer, in both English and French, for the five day Foundations in Public Participation course of the International Association for Public Participation (www.iap2.org). She can hardly believe she has over 30 years as a career public servant with the Government of Canada.</big>

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|<big>Mary Frances is the national Director of the Consumer Product Safety Program with Health Canada’s Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch. In addition, she is the Talent Management Champion for the Prairie Federal Council (PFC).</big>

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<big>She previously led, as director, the Tobacco Control, Pesticide Compliance, and Environmental Health Programs at Health Canada. Prior to joining Health Canada, Mary Frances worked for the Public Health Agency of Canada in Ottawa and in Edmonton where she held roles in population health programs, research, evaluation, policy and planning. Mary Frances has a Bachelor's degree in International Development (Economics and Social Anthropology) and a Master's degree in Health Promotion, both from Dalhousie University. She is a credentialed evaluator with the Canadian Evaluation Society and has authored several academic publications on evaluation.</big>

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<big>Sometimes, I feel like ‘managing’ is a skill that I have inherited. Whether by helping clients in the banking sector, making lifetime memories for guests at Walt Disney World, serving long line-ups at Passport Canada during the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or nation-building at Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, I have made continuous service improvement my standard. To complement my experiences, I earned a bilingual degree in Business Administration from l’Université de Québec à Montréal.</big>

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<big>Currently, I lead a team of 50 amazing and diverse individuals, located across the country, who are responsible for helping companies leverage immigration programs, when no Canadian is able to fill the vacancy, to grow their businesses. My position is ‘Director of the Dedicated Service Channel’ and the most important part of my work is to create vision and strategy, create business intelligence, and mobilize people.</big>

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<big>''My Management principles are:'' Empathy, Collaboration, and Growth Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my young family, playing sports (badminton, curling, volleyball, and baseball), traveling and reading.</big>

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<big>In his current role as the Director of the Strategic Planning Division in the Human Resources Branch of CRA, Jason leads a team dedicated to understanding, analyzing, and communicating CRA’s people management performance story – where we have been, where we are, and where we want to go. They work to accurately report on the now, while equipping others to better plan for the future.</big>

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<big>Prior to that, he led a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, human-centred designers, behavioural scientists, and policy analysts at TBS-OCHRO to drive experimentation, innovation, and research in HR. Jason also held a variety of positions at the Public Health Agency of Canada and at the Canada Revenue Agency, leading teams focused on data science, strategy, and partnerships. He remains passionate about all things data and hopes to continue to increase data literacy and the use of evidence for decision making across the public service.</big>

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<big>Jason currently lives in Ottawa with his wife and two young children. He never says no to delicious food and tries to spend time outdoors in and around the city.</big>

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|<big>Josiane is a free agent at the Treasury Board Secretariat since 2019. She has extensive experience in internal audit and public finance, having worked in these areas for over 18 years under different roles in the private sector and within various federal departments and agencies. Her current assignment is Senior Program Evaluator at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, where she continues to expand her skillset. Josiane holds a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the CPA accounting designation. She believes in the richness of diverse career paths and the importance of carving out a career in your image. In her spare time, Josiane practices yoga at the Yoga de Gatineau solidarity cooperative where she is a volunteer treasurer.</big>

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|<big>Josiane is a free agent at the Treasury Board Secretariat since 2019. She has extensive experience in internal audit and public finance, having worked in these areas for over 18 years under different roles in the private sector and within various federal departments and agencies.</big>

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<big>Her current assignment is Senior Program Evaluator at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, where she continues to expand her skillset. Josiane holds a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the CPA accounting designation. She believes in the richness of diverse career paths and the importance of carving out a career in your image.</big>

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<big>In her spare time, Josiane practices yoga at the Yoga de Gatineau solidarity cooperative where she is a volunteer treasurer.</big>

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|<big>Marie-Noëlle Desrochers joined Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in 2003 as a trade policy analyst, and became an executive in 2018. She took part in the negotiation of numerous trade agreements, including the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union, the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Canada United States Mexico Agreement.</big>

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|<big>Paul is a former complex case collections officer and innovation ambassador at the Canada Revenue Agency.</big>

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<big>He has been a project manager at the Quebec Federal Council’s Innovation Lab since February 2020 with a stint in the Public Service Renewal team at the Privy Council Office Secretariat. He has great interest in technology, intra/entrepreneurship, innovation, philosophy, the human mind, graphic arts, and multimedia production.</big>

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<big>Paul is a co-lead of the FlexGC Network, where he has been involved since April 2020. He has since developed a solid expertise in best flexible work practices and technologies, which he shares openly through various workshops, presentations and the products he helps develop.</big>

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|<big>Sarah Paquet was appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) on November 18, 2020. As the head of Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, she is responsible for ensuring the Centre facilitates the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada. In addition to leading FINTRAC, Ms. Paquet is the Chair of the Egmont Information Exchange Working Group, which is focused on improving information sharing among the world’s financial intelligence units.</big>

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<big>Before joining FINTRAC, Ms. Paquet held numerous leadership positions across the federal public service over the past 20 years. From 2018 to 2020, she served as the first Executive Vice-President at Shared Services Canada, providing leadership to the organization as it modernized the Government of Canada enterprise IT infrastructure and enabled digital services to Canadians.</big>

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<big>Ms. Paquet attended the University of Ottawa, earning her Civil Law degree in 1993 and her Common Law degree in 2001. She serves as the Deputy Minister Champion for the University Ottawa and is focused on strengthening the relationship between the University and the Government of Canada, as well as facilitating student recruitment and enhancing student mental health. In 2021, Ms. Paquet received the Award for Commitment to the University, recognizing her as an outstanding alumna who has distinguished herself through her philanthropic activities for the University.</big>

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<big>Ms. Paquet is also a strong advocate for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and an inspiring speaker on the topics of leadership, innovation and inclusion. In 2020, she was named one of Canada’s most powerful women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), receiving the CIBC Executive Leaders distinction. In the same year, she also received the Public Sector Champion-Government award from Women in Communications and Technology (WCT), which recognizes those who are committed to gender diversity in Canada’s digital industries.</big>

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|<big>Taran S. Wasson is an Acting Senior Manager of Strategic Policy at Shared Services Canada. In 2018-2019, he setup the innovative Canada’s Free Agents program at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) that envisions a new model for workforce mobilization for the Government of Canada. Previously, he worked in Open Government, TBS, and has worked with the Privy Council Office, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Labour Program, and Canada Border Services Agency.</big>

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<big>Taran also currently serves as the Past Chair of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada – National Capital Region (IPAC-NCR), and has been with the IPAC-NCR Board since 2014. From 2012 to 2014, he wastheNationalCo-Chair of YMAGIN,ESDC’s youth professional network, which he led to become the largest departmental employee-led youth network and actively worked with senior management to advance key priorities (e.g., renewal and innovation). He was previously the YMAGIN Labour Co- Coordinator from 2009 to 2012.

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<big>Taran also currently serves as the Past Chair of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada – National Capital Region (IPAC-NCR), and has been with the IPAC-NCR Board since 2014. From 2012 to 2014, he wastheNationalCo-Chair of YMAGIN,ESDC’s youth professional network, which he led to become the largest departmental employee-led youth network and actively worked with senior management to advance key priorities (e.g., renewal and innovation). He was previously the YMAGIN Labour Co- Coordinator from 2009 to 2012.</big>

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|<big>Executives committed to leading increasingly complex change, partner with Arleneto create sustainable, healthy and effective change outcomes.</big>

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<big>For over 20 years, Arlene has worked with executives, middle managers and leadership teams across the federal government, including the National Research Council Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and various other departments while at the Canada School of Public Service. More recently, she codeveloped and launched IRCC’s Enterprise Change Leadership Coaching Program (ECLCP).</big>

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<big>Arlene is a certified Integral Master Coach™ and is committed to upholding the highest standards of her profession. Clients say they have met and exceeded their commitments with Arlene’s help. They frequently remark on how quickly they start working toward achieving the results they care about – and how helpful it is when Arlene supports them in working through obstacles, enabling them to enhance their leadership effectiveness. They also appreciate her pragmatic coaching approach based on personal responsibility and values-based choices.</big>

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<big>Arlene has high expectations for her clients, notably that they are committed to being open to change, knowing that she will support them throughout the coaching Program. Arlene is also an accomplished learning facilitator. Over her career, she has designed and delivered development programs and workshops where clients built advanced leadership capabilities.</big>

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<big>Arlene has a global perspective gained from living and working in Europe and South America. She coaches and facilitates in English and speaks French, Spanish, and Portuguese.</big>

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<big>Arun received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for his contribution to the federal public service and to his community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Ottawa. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Carleton University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa, and an Honours BA in Political Science from the University of Toronto.</big>

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<big>Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Studies from Glendon College, York University and an M.A. in International Relations from Université Laval. She is also a graduate of the Government of Canada’s Career Assignment Program (Direxion).</big>

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|<big>Darryl Sato is the Senior Director of Service Delivery Management, Citizen and Business Branch at Shared Services Canada (SSC). The recent COVID-19 pandemic required a shift in approach to service delivery where ESDC was central to the delivery of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Darryl led the efforts to develop new processes through the implementation of a War Room to ensure that ESDC was able to deliver these critical services to Canadians.</big>

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<big>Darryl has been working in various areas of Information Technology for 20 years starting with a regional role with the Canada Revenue Agency. Like most IT Professionals Darryl began his career on the service desk and then took on more increasingly demanding roles in Web Application development, Data Center Administration, and support for 7/24 Border Sites. Darryl then moved on to Infrastructure Canada where he managed outsourced services with public sector and private service providers</big>

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<big>Darryl graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors' degree in Arts with a Minor in Management and Society. Darryl also holds professional certifications in Project Management (PMP) and IT Security (CISSP). Darryl is also a graduate of the CSPS's Direxion Leadership Program.</big>

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|<big>Dawolu began his relationship with media in 1991, volunteering in community radio at CKCU. This passion evolved into a career in film and TV; first as a camera operator and freelance producer, then Executive Director of IFCO and culminated with producing television commercials before entering Government.</big>

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<big>Dawolu holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carleton University and a TV Broadcasting Diploma from Algonquin College He began investing in his executive education with a Certificate of Achievement in the Queen’s University Executive Program in 2018. He continues his learning and development journey with a Certificate in Strategic Leadership & Innovation at the Schulich Executive Education Centre, at York University in October, 2020, following a nomination from the Deputy Minister’s Talent and Performance Review Committee.</big>

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<big>In addition to expertise in Strategic and Marketing Communications, Dawolu has excelled in crisis and emergency communications having served on the Afghanistan Task Force at PCO and in the world of emergency nuclear communications at the CNSC. Dawolu prides himself on being a charismatic, authentic and personable leader, who brings prior civic involvement and military service in the Canadian Army Reserve along with lived experiences representing Canada abroad at international fora. He has served as ISED’s Visible Minority Champion, and currently sits as a member of the Communications Community Office's Steering Committee.</big>

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<big>Since joining PCO in March of 2021, Dawolu has successfully delivered support to PMO on the appointment and swearing in of Canada's fist Indigenous Governor General, the repatriation of the "two Michaels", and the Speech from the Throne to Open the 1st session of the 44th Parliament.</big>

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<big>Dawolu is driven by his personal values and his commitment to causes that he champions. His ambition is to be an efficient and dedicated leader, creating vision and strategy by understanding those who are facing challenges and seek to coach, guide and help them to embrace the change and achieve their goals. He maintains that his own success is due to the support and encouragement of others and he seeks to give back in the same manner.</big>

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|<big>Ms. Holly Flowers Code has a Bachelor of Commerce Honours with a double major in Human Resources and Accounting, and a minor in Economics. She has also completed her Master’s Certificate in Public Management and the Queen’s Executive Program for Execution, Strategy and Leadership. She was recently awarded the Michelle C. Comeau Human Resources Leadership Award for Head of Human Resources (HR) in the Government of Canada.</big>

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<big>Holly joined the federal government in 1991 with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). During her 16 years at CSC, she advanced a number of key HR transformation projects. Outside of HR, she conducted program evaluations and audits in the 50+ federal institutions across the country. She also stepped into the mandate working in inmate grievances and convening boards of investigations into murders and hostage-takings that occur in Canadian prisons.

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Holly moved to the Department of National Defence in 2007 where she led the development of a Succession Planning Framework, Community Management Framework, and a Civilian Talent Management Program. She managed the development of leaders through corporate and departmental Leadership Development Programs, an Executive Orientation Program and Executive Group Services for the department.

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Holly also worked at Natural Resources Canada leading the HR operations team and the House of Commons designing and delivering curriculum for a Competency-based Management program.

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<big>Holly joined the federal government in 1991 with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). During her 16 years at CSC, she advanced a number of key HR transformation projects. Outside of HR, she conducted program evaluations and audits in the 50+ federal institutions across the country. She also stepped into the mandate working in inmate grievances and convening boards of investigations into murders and hostage-takings that occur in Canadian prisons.</big>

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Since September 2015, Holly has been the Chief Human Resources Officer at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Holly is the departmental Champion for Professional Development Network, and she is a member of the Executive of the Human Resources Council. Most recently, Holly has been acting as the ADM, Corporate Services Sector since April 27.</big>

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<big>Holly moved to the Department of National Defence in 2007 where she led the development of a Succession Planning Framework, Community Management Framework, and a Civilian Talent Management Program. She managed the development of leaders through corporate and departmental Leadership Development Programs, an Executive Orientation Program and Executive Group Services for the department.</big>

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<big>Holly also worked at Natural Resources Canada leading the HR operations team and the House of Commons designing and delivering curriculum for a Competency-based Management program.</big>

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<big>Since September 2015, Holly has been the Chief Human Resources Officer at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Holly is the departmental Champion for Professional Development Network, and she is a member of the Executive of the Human Resources Council. Most recently, Holly has been acting as the ADM, Corporate Services Sector since April 27.</big>

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|<big>Originally from Saskatchewan, after 10 years in the private sector, I have worked in the Federal Government for 17 years, including over 8 years as an Executive at IRCC.</big>

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<big>I am passionate about the work that my team does and how it contributes to the Program and Policy objectives of the department.</big>

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|<big>Natasha is a regional Free Agent located in London Ontario where she has been working from home since March 2019. Natasha is currently on assignment at Transport Canada where she is a Senior Communications Advisor. Her areas of focus are UX and HCD design, Future of Work, Communications, Program Management and Events. Working off the “side of her desk” with FlexGC since their launch in February 2020, Natasha has had the opportunity to liaise with multiple stakeholders and colleagues across the Government of Canada to support and share new tips and ideas of working from home. With 6 children at home during the multiple pandemic lock downs, Natasha has been a passionate advocate for almost 3 years sharing her insights and teachings on how to manage working from home while maintaining good team culture and cohesion at work, and sharing how she balances her work expectations and her family.</big>

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|<big>Natasha is a regional Free Agent located in London Ontario where she has been working from home since March 2019. Natasha is currently on assignment at Transport Canada where she is a Senior Communications Advisor. Her areas of focus are UX and HCD design, Future of Work, Communications, Program Management and Events.</big>

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<big>Working off the “side of her desk” with FlexGC since their launch in February 2020, Natasha has had the opportunity to liaise with multiple stakeholders and colleagues across the Government of Canada to support and share new tips and ideas of working from home. With 6 children at home during the multiple pandemic lock downs, Natasha has been a passionate advocate for almost 3 years sharing her insights and teachings on how to manage working from home while maintaining good team culture and cohesion at work, and sharing how she balances her work expectations and her family.</big>

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|<big>I started my public service career in 2004 as a co-op student at Environment Canada, where I worked on national and international policy. I later joined Public Services and Procurement Canada (2011) as the Manager of the Montreal Ministers Regional Office. I have been the Director of the Ministers Regional Offices Program, now with the Privy Council Office, since 2017, leading 40+ employees across the country. I am a lifelong learner, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Environment and Development from McGill, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Administration and a Professional and Personal Coaching Certificate from Concordia University. I am passionate about people and creating a high functioning work environment. I am always looking for opportunities that allow me to expand my knowledge and competency as a leader. ~~Through~~ coaching and mentoring, I hope to help employees, like you, get clarity about what they want and inspire them achieve their goals.</big>

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|<big>I started my public service career in 2004 as a co-op student at Environment Canada, where I worked on national and international policy. I later joined Public Services and Procurement Canada (2011) as the Manager of the Montreal Ministers Regional Office. I have been the Director of the Ministers Regional Offices Program, now with the Privy Council Office, since 2017, leading 40+ employees across the country.</big>

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<big>I am a lifelong learner, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Environment and Development from McGill, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Public Administration and a Professional and Personal Coaching Certificate from Concordia University. I am passionate about people and creating a high functioning work environment. I am always looking for opportunities that allow me to expand my knowledge and competency as a leader.</big>

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<big>Through coaching and mentoring, I hope to help employees, like you, get clarity about what they want and inspire them achieve their goals.</big>

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|<big>Senior manager for over a decade, Simon is specialized in people management and change in the workplace. He holds a Masters in Public Administration and a Superior Study Diploma in International Management from l’École Nationale d’Administration Publique, as well as an Industrial Relations Bachelor Degree from Montreal University~~. Since 2018, Simon and his family reside and work from Mont Tremblant~~. Most recently, he works at Public Services and Procurement Canada as the Senior Director of Workplace Strategy and Interior Design. When he is not working, Simon is likely on the ski hill in the winter or in the mountain bike trails in the summer where he races against/with his wife and two kids.</big>

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|<big>Senior manager for over a decade, Simon is specialized in people management and change in the workplace. He holds a Masters in Public Administration and a Superior Study Diploma in International Management from l’École Nationale d’Administration Publique, as well as an Industrial Relations Bachelor Degree from Montreal University. Most recently, he works at Public Services and Procurement Canada as the Senior Director of Workplace Strategy and Interior Design.</big>

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<big>Since 2018, Simon and his family reside and work from Mont Tremblant. When he is not working, Simon is likely on the ski hill in the winter or in the mountain bike trails in the summer where he races against/with his wife and two kids.</big>

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|<big>Sylvie Bérubé leads Service Canada’s Western Canada and Territories Region as Assistant Deputy Minister. As the senior representative of ESDC/Service Canada in the W-T Region, she leads over 6,200 employees across the four Western Provinces and the three Territories. Sylvie is responsible for delivering ESDC benefits programs (e.g., Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance) in the order of $35 billion annually, a $500 million suite of Grants and Contributions programs, and ensures the effective delivery of programs and services through a network of 110 Service Canada Centres across the Region.</big>

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|<big>Sylvie Bérubé leads Service Canada’s Western Canada and Territories Region as Assistant Deputy Minister. As the senior representative of ESDC/Service Canada in the W-T Region, she leads over 6,200 employees across the four Western Provinces and the three Territories. Sylvie is responsible for delivering ESDC benefits programs (e.g., Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance) in the order of $35 billion annually, a $500 million suite of Grants and Contributions programs, and ensures the effective delivery of programs and services through a network of 110 Service Canada Centres across the Region.</big>

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<big>Sylvie is ESDC’s National Co-Champion for Indigenous Perspectives, a role that reflects her dedication to Indigenous Canadians and reconciliation. She is also National Co-Champion for Employee Engagement on Service Transformation. As a leader, Sylvie values diverse perspectives and supports an inclusive work environment that invests in its employees. She is the BC Federal Council’s Champion for Governexx -- the new professionals development network -- and takes an active role in employee mentorship.

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Sylvie holds a Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Sociology from Carleton University. She earned both degrees while working full-time as an adult learner.

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<big>Sylvie is ESDC’s National Co-Champion for Indigenous Perspectives, a role that reflects her dedication to Indigenous Canadians and reconciliation. She is also National Co-Champion for Employee Engagement on Service Transformation. As a leader, Sylvie values diverse perspectives and supports an inclusive work environment that invests in its employees. She is the BC Federal Council’s Champion for Governexx -- the new professionals development network -- and takes an active role in employee mentorship.</big>

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Sylvie is an avid cyclist and bikes to work, rain or shine. (She calls Vancouver home, so rain is usually more likely.)</big>

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<big>With over 33 years of experience in the federal public service, Sylvie possesses a wealth of knowledge in areas such as program delivery, policy analysis and development, line operations, and health emergency management. Over her career she has worked in positions of increasing responsibility at Public Services and Procurement Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and the BC Federal Council.</big>

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<big>Sylvie holds a Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Sociology from Carleton University. She earned both degrees while working full-time as an adult learner.</big>

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<big>Sylvie is an avid cyclist and bikes to work, rain or shine. (She calls Vancouver home, so rain is usually more likely.)</big>

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|<big>Tina Matos is Director General of the Admissibility Branch at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In this capacity, she is responsible for ensuring the managed travel and migration of foreign nationals and newcomers to Canada. In addition, Tina leads the Program Management Table for IRCC’s Visitor Program.</big>

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<big>Tina joined the federal public service in 2000, and transferred from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2003.

Over the past years at IRCC, Tina has held a number of roles, including Director of Visa Policy, Associate Director General of Refugee Affairs, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister, and most recently, Director General of Admissibility Branch.

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|<big>Treasury Board Secretariat</big>

|<big>Nicolino Frate joined the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat within the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer in June 2020.</big>

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<big>From 2007, when he joined the Federal Public Service, Nicolino has taken on senior leadership positions within different government departments including: the Canada Revenue Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. He was the Head of Communications at Shared Services Canada and is currently the Executive Director of Workforce Business Intelligence Service at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Nicolino has experience working in both corporate and policy program areas, as well as in regional operations.</big>

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<big>From 2007, when he joined the Federal Public Service, Nicolino has taken on senior leadership positions within different government departments including: the Canada Revenue Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada. He was the Head of Communications at Shared Services Canada and is currently the Executive Director of Workforce Business Intelligence Service at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Nicolino has experience working in both corporate and policy program areas, as well as in regional operations.</big>

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<big>Prior to joining the Public Service, Nicolino’s professional career began in the financial sector. While working in the private sector, he began volunteering and leading a not-for-profit organization, which aimed to combat homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. In 2016, this work earned him The Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal for advocating for diversity and inclusion.</big>

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<big>Public Administration. In December of 2021, Nicolino completed the Certificate Program of Public Sector Leadership and Governance at the University of Ottawa.</big>

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<big>He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. In December of 2021, Nicolino completed the Certificate Program of Public Sector Leadership and Governance at the University of Ottawa.</big>

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<big>Twitter: @nickfrate</big>

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<big>'''Twitter:''' [https://twitter.com/nickfrate @nickfrate]</big>

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|<big>Director, Research and Strategy, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer</big>

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|<big>Jason has 20 years’ experience as a public servant in various HR disciplines. He began as a Learning Advisor at the Department of National Defence and has worked as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office (Public Service Renewal Secretariat) and Director of Human Capital Strategies at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. He is currently Director, Research and Strategy at the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer in the Research, Planning and Renewal Sector. Jason is also a professional Coach.</big>

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|<big>Jason has 20 years’ experience as a public servant in various HR disciplines. He began as a Learning Advisor at the Department of National Defence and has worked as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office (Public Service Renewal Secretariat) and Director of Human Capital Strategies at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.</big>

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<big>e is currently Director, Research and Strategy at the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer in the Research, Planning and Renewal Sector. Jason is also a professional Coach.</big>

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|<big>Infrastructure Canada</big>

|<big>I am currently an Enterprise Results and Data manager at Infrastructure Canada.</big>

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<big>I love engaging with people and develop new ideas. My objective when I join an organization is to leave a very positive legacy and to assist in advancing their vision and objectives.</big>

<big>I am a natural visionary who possesses strong analytical skills and I have the patience to develop the necessary steps to achieve great results. I have an ability to see opportunities that have impact. I enjoy to hear others, and to build constructive and positive relationships.</big>

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<big>I have mastered my economic analytical knowledge and skills over 25 years of relevant experience with the Government of Canada in conducting performance assessments across different federal initiatives, programs and projects.</big>

<big>As an innovator thinker, I offer solutions to improve organizational productivity, efficiency and effectiveness; I am able to provide expertise on socioeconomic and environmental performance and impact assessments to enable effective decision-making and inform Canadians.</big>

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<big>I am able to work professionally in different languages (English, French, Spanish).</big>

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* <big>Briefly returned to HR as the Assistant Director at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) before…</big>

* <big>EX-01 appointment at the RCMP in 2019.</big>

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** <big>Prior to COVID, I taught HR courses at the CSPS – eg. Staffing for Managers, and Tips & Tricks for Resume Writing and Interview Preparation.</big>

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* <big>Prior to COVID, I taught HR courses at the CSPS – eg. Staffing for Managers, and Tips & Tricks for Resume Writing and Interview Preparation.</big>

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