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<p style="color: DarkBlue; font-size:large;"><strong>Brought to you by Statistics Canada and the Canada School of Public Service with support from the GC Data Community</strong></p>
<h1>Conference Speakers</h1>
<h1>** DRAFT ** Data Conference 2022: Speakers</h1>
[[Image:Foteini Agrafioti.jpg|150px|Foteini Agrafioti]]
[[Image:Foteini Agrafioti.jpg|150px|Foteini Agrafioti]]
<h3>Foteini Agrafioti</h3>
<h3>Foteini Agrafioti</h3>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://twitter.com/ToferC @ToferC on Twitter] | [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-allison-b7153328 on LinkedIn]</p>
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[[Image:Anil_Arora_Headshot.jpg|150px|Anil Arora]]
<h3>Anil Arora</h3>
<h3>Anil Arora</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada</p>
<p>Bio</p>
<p>Anil Arora is an experienced senior public official, having worked at Statistics Canada for over 25 years leading significant programs and transformations. He was appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September, 2016. He has also served in policy and regulatory roles in the Government of Canada at Natural Resources Canada and Health Canada. Mr. Arora has led substantive international initiatives, working with the United Nations and the OECD, and received numerous prestigious awards for leadership. He serves on a number of Boards and is active in community events and social causes. Mr. Arora received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta, with subsequent studies in computer science. He holds a graduate certificate in public sector management and governance from the University of Ottawa and the Government of Canada’s Advanced Leadership Development Program.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>Opening plenary</strong> and <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: the benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#11:00_to_11:30_am_-_Opening_plenary Opening plenary]</strong> and <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: the benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Shaida_Badiee.jpg|150px|Shaida Badiee]]
[[Image:Shaida_Badiee.jpg|150px|Shaida Badiee]]
<p>Lynn Barr-Telford is the Assistant Chief Statistician of the Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field at Statistics Canada. Lynn holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Carleton University and has several years of experience as a senior Executive with responsibility for large, complex statistical programs. The Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field provides accurate, timely and relevant information across a range of social subject matters to decision makers at all levels of government, to non-governmental organizations, to researchers and to the Canadian public. The portfolio includes a number of large survey and administrative data programs such as the Centre for Population Health Data; the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics; the Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion; and the Centre for Labour Market Information, among others. The Field is also the home for Canadian Census content expertise.</p>
<p>Lynn Barr-Telford is the Assistant Chief Statistician of the Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field at Statistics Canada. Lynn holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Carleton University and has several years of experience as a senior Executive with responsibility for large, complex statistical programs. The Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field provides accurate, timely and relevant information across a range of social subject matters to decision makers at all levels of government, to non-governmental organizations, to researchers and to the Canadian public. The portfolio includes a number of large survey and administrative data programs such as the Centre for Population Health Data; the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics; the Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion; and the Centre for Labour Market Information, among others. The Field is also the home for Canadian Census content expertise.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Health_data_strategies_and_data_sharing Health data strategies and data sharing (moderator)]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Health_data_strategies_and_data_sharing Health data strategies and data sharing (moderator)]</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-barr-telford-06049919a/ on LinkedIn]</p>
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<p>Kara Beckles is Director General of Data Integration at the Privy Council Office, a position she took on during the summer of 2020. Kara previously held several positions across the Government of Canada, most recently at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as Director General of the Economic Research and Analysis Directorate and Departmental Data Lead. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in economics and business from the University of Winnipeg and a Master of Arts from Dalhousie University. </p>
<p>Kara Beckles is Director General of Data Integration at the Privy Council Office, a position she took on during the summer of 2020. Kara previously held several positions across the Government of Canada, most recently at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as Director General of the Economic Research and Analysis Directorate and Departmental Data Lead. Kara holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in economics and business from the University of Winnipeg and a Master of Arts from Dalhousie University. </p>
<p><strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda Emcee for Data Conference 2022]</strong></p>
<p><strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda Emcee for Data Conference 2022]</strong></p>
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<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Privacy_Frameworks_and_data_for_public_good Privacy Frameworks and data for public good]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Privacy_Frameworks_and_data_for_public_good Privacy Frameworks and data for public good]</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalbernier/ on LinkedIn] | [https://www.privacyandcybersecuritylaw.com/author/cbernier/ Privacy and Cybersecurity Law]</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalbernier/ on LinkedIn] | [https://www.privacyandcybersecuritylaw.com/author/cbernier/ Privacy and Cybersecurity Law]</p>
[[Image:Francis_Bilodeau.jpg|150px|Francis Bilodeau]]
<h3>Francis Bilodeau</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada</p>
<p>Francis Bilodeau was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in January 2022. Prior to his appointment, he held various executive positions across the public service, including chief information officer of the Government of Canada, assistant secretary of Digital Policy and Services at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and founding assistant deputy minister for the Privy Council Office's Results and Delivery Unit. Francis has also held the position of executive director in the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's Government Operations Sector and worked in a number of senior roles at Infrastructure Canada, where he helped lead the development and implementation of multiple generations of federal infrastructure programming. Francis holds a master's degree in business administration and a degree in mechanical engineering.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: The benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Neil_Bouwer_2022.jpg|150px|Neil Bouwer]]
<h3>Neil Bouwer</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Vice-President, Innovation and Skills Development, Canada School of Public Service</p>
<p>Neil Bouwer is currently the Vice-President of Innovation and Skills Development Branch at the Canada School of Public Service. He has also served as an Assistant Deputy Minister at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the Privy Council Office of Canada; and in executive positions at the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, Human Resources and Social Development Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada. He has also worked at the Department of Finance and Western Economic Diversification Canada, and has Economics degrees from McGill University and St. Thomas University. Neil actively supports the Government of Canada policy and data communities, the Advanced Policy Analyst Program and the Free Agent HR Program.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#4:30_to_5:00_pm_-_Summary Conference Summary]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Marc_Brouillard_2022.jpg|150px|Marc Brouillard]]
[[Image:Marc_Brouillard_2022.jpg|150px|Marc Brouillard]]
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://twitter.com/pdesrochers @pdesrochers on Twitter] | [http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/pierre-desrochers/7/b10/199 on LinkedIn]</p>
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[[Image:Tom_Dufour.jpg|150px|Tom Dufour]]
<h3>Tom Dufour</h3>
<h3>Tom Dufour</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Director General, Strategic Data Management Branch, Statistics Canada</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Director General, Strategic Data Management Branch, Statistics Canada</p>
<p>Tom Dufour is Director General for Statistics Canada’s Strategic Data Management Branch, home of the Office of the Chief Data Officer, where he brings together experts in data standards and stewardship, statistical infrastructure and geomatics and privacy management to support initiatives across the Agency and with key government partners. He has helped drive advancements in program areas at Statistics Canada for over 30 years ranging from social statistics to macroeconomics.</p>
<p>Tom Dufour is Director General for Statistics Canada’s Strategic Data Management Branch, home of the Office of the Chief Data Officer, where he brings together experts in data standards and stewardship, statistical infrastructure and geomatics and privacy management to support initiatives across the Agency and with key government partners. He has helped drive advancements in program areas at Statistics Canada for over 30 years ranging from social statistics to macroeconomics.</p>
<p><strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda Emcee for Data Conference 2022]</strong></p>
<p><strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda Emcee for Data Conference 2022]</strong></p>
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<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Artificial_Intelligence-driven_service_delivery_for_Canadians Artificial Intelligence-driven service delivery for Canadians]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Sevgui_Erman_Headshot.jpg|150px|Sevgui Erman]]
[[Image:Sevgui_Erman_Headshot.jpg|150px|Sevgui Erman]]
<h3>Sevgui Erman</h3>
<h3>Sevgui Erman</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Director and Chief Data Scientist, Statistics Canadahat</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Director and Chief Data Scientist, Statistics Canada</p>
<p>Sevgui Erman is Chief Data Scientist and Senior Director of Data Science at Statistics Canada. She is passionate about technology, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and its use for public good. She has experience in developing algorithms and systems in the private, public and academic sectors. Prior to joining Statistics Canada, Sevgui worked as technical project manager within Ericsson 4G Wireless LTE as well as Nortel Networks Optical R&D. She has experience in bringing academic research into practical applications. Sevgui holds a PhD from the University of Paris-Sud in Signal processing & System control, two areas that have strong links to AI.
<p>Sevgui Erman is Chief Data Scientist and Senior Director of Data Science at Statistics Canada. She is passionate about technology, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and its use for public good. She has experience in developing algorithms and systems in the private, public and academic sectors. Prior to joining Statistics Canada, Sevgui worked as technical project manager within Ericsson 4G Wireless LTE as well as Nortel Networks Optical R&D. She has experience in bringing academic research into practical applications. Sevgui holds a PhD from the University of Paris-Sud in Signal processing & System control, two areas that have strong links to AI.
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: the benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: the benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Maryam_Haghighi.jpg|150px|Maryam Haghighi]]
<h3>Maryam Haghighi</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Director, Data Science, Bank of Canada</p>
<p>Maryam Haghighi is the Director of Data Science at the Bank of Canada. With several years of experience in a broad range of strategic roles involving data-driven innovation, information technology and digital transformation, she is responsible for the vision, and developing and executing strategies for data in relation to digitalization and information technology at the nation’s central bank.
Over the course of her career, Maryam has overseen the creation of sophisticated solutions to complex data problems for multi-billion-dollar projects on the ground and in the skies, in private and public domains. Prior to joining the Bank, she led the team that pioneered the first ever space-based data analytics system, designed national safety and security measures, and was applauded for the largest data analytics memorandum to cabinet. She provided her expertise as Canada’s representative to international advisory panels under the United Nations, as well as to not-for-profit boards, and grants advisory for publicly-funded programs.
Maryam holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ottawa. She has a deep passion for interdisciplinary work and supporting women in STEM initiatives. She is active in community outreach and has served as a mentor and judge for multiple national and international scientific competitions.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Artificial_Intelligence-driven_service_delivery_for_Canadians Artificial Intelligence-driven service delivery for Canadians]</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-haghighi-75650a57/ on LinkedIn]</p>
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[[Image:Melissa_Hathaway.jpg|150px|Melissa Hathaway]]
[[Image:Melissa_Hathaway.jpg|150px|Melissa Hathaway]]
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://twitter.com/ryanjhum @ryanjhum on Twitter] | [https://linkedin.com/in/ryan-hum-a6438628/ on LinkedIn]</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://twitter.com/ryanjhum @ryanjhum on Twitter] | [https://linkedin.com/in/ryan-hum-a6438628/ on LinkedIn]</p>
[[Image:Shaifa_Kanji.jpg|150x150px|Shaifa Kanji]]
<h3>Shaifa Kanji</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Job title, Organization</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Digital Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada</p>
<p>Bio</p>
<p>Shaifa Kanji assumed her role as Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Digital Officer of the Digital Transformation and Services Sector (DTSS) of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) on Aug 9, 2021. She began her career in public service in 2011 and has led the digital transformation of Municipal Government (Region of Peel) and not-for-profit (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) including establishing the vision and strategic technology direction for these organizations within a highly complex, political and multi-stakeholder environment.
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Chief_Data_Officer_Council-sponsored_session:_Digital_and_data_transformation Chief Data Officer Council-sponsored session: Digital and data transformation]</strong></p>-->
Before joining the public sector, Shaifa spent her career across multiple sectors – telecommunications, (Bell Canada), financial (Royal Bank) and consulting (Accenture). Those experiences gave her a broad perspective on the critical elements required to drive change and transformation in complex organizational structures.
Shaifa holds an Executive MBA from The Western Ivey School of Business and a Computer Science degree from York University. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Digital_and_data_transformation Digital and data transformation]</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaifa-kanji/ on LinkedIn]</p>
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[[Image:Sukhdeep_Kaur.jpg|150px|Sukhdeep Kaur]]
<h3>Sukhdeep Kaur</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Epidemiologist, Niagara Region Public Health</p>
<p>Sukhdeep completed her MSc from the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University, in Ontario, Canada under the supervision of Dr. Antony Chum. During her MSc, with her lab, she focused on long-term health inequalities among minority populations (sleep disparity, suicide-related behaviors, job insecurity and precarious labor). Since her graduation in April 2021, she has been employed with Niagara Region Public Health (NRPH) as a data analyst and later transitioned to her current role as an Epidemiologist. As a part of Chronic Injury and Disease Prevention department at NRPH, she collaborates and consults with the senior leadership team and leads the data analysis aspects of divisional and departmental strategic initiatives. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_access_and_partnerships_to_inform_the_public Data access and partnerships to inform the public]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Sandy Kyriakatos.jpg|150px|Sandy Kyriakatos]]
[[Image:Sandy Kyriakatos.jpg|150px|Sandy Kyriakatos]]
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_literacy Data literacy]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_literacy Data literacy]</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow : [https://twitter.com/vloganinfo Twitter] | [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielogan/ on LinkedIn] | [https://www.thedatalodge.com/ The Data Lodge]</p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow : [https://twitter.com/vloganinfo Twitter] | [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielogan/ on LinkedIn] | [https://www.thedatalodge.com/ The Data Lodge]</p>
[[Image:NewDC20222-AndreLoranger.jpg|150px|André Loranger ]]
<h3>André Loranger</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Assistant Chief Statistician, Statistics Canada</p>
<p>André Loranger is currently the Assistant Chief Statistician for Strategic Data Management, Methods and Analysis. He is also Statistics Canada’s Chief Data Officer responsible for the overall stewardship of the organization’s information data holdings.
André, an economist with an M.A. (Economics) degree from the University of Ottawa, began his career in the public service at Statistics Canada in 1997 where he spent most of his career compiling estimates of GDP. Prior to his current position, André was the Director of Producer Prices Division from 2008 to 2012 and the Director General of the Macroeconomic Statistics Branch from 2012 to June 2013. More recently, he was the Assistant Chief Statistician for Economic Statistics responsible for the key economic indicators (CPI, GDP, etc.) produced by Statistics Canada.
In recent years, André has been involved in international projects related to economic statistics. He was a member of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Environmental-Economic Accounting, the United Nations Expert Group on International Trade and Economic Globalization Statistics, the United Nations Expert Group on the Future of Economic Statistics and a number of international statistical working groups. André is currently a member of the United Nations Global Working Group on Big Data. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#4:30_to_5:00_pm_-_Summary Conference Summary]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Catherine-Luelo.jpg|150px|Catherine Luelo]]
[[Image:Catherine-Luelo.jpg|150px|Catherine Luelo]]
Previous roles within the federal government have included various responsibilities at the Privy Council Office, including economic and social policy analysis and advice to Cabinet, as well as leadership of the policy innovation agenda. Jennifer also spent several years at ESDC, where she worked on various files related to post-secondary education and student financial assistance. </p>
Previous roles within the federal government have included various responsibilities at the Privy Council Office, including economic and social policy analysis and advice to Cabinet, as well as leadership of the policy innovation agenda. Jennifer also spent several years at ESDC, where she worked on various files related to post-secondary education and student financial assistance. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_technologies_and_data_as_a_public_good Data technologies and data as a public good]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_technologies_and_data_as_a_public_good Data technologies and data as a public good]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Saeid_Molladavoudi.jpg|150px|Saeid Molladavoudi]]
<h3>Saeid Molladavoudi</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Senior data science advisor, Data Science Division, Statistics Canada </p>
<p>Dr. Saeid Molladavoudi is the Senior Data Science Advisor in Statistics Canada. He provides advisory services to Statistics Canada’s employees in a wide array of data techniques and issues related to data science, as well as strategic advice to senior management in support of statistical programs. He is responsible for exercising a catalytic role in the implementation of the agency’s Data Science strategy and actively connecting and being involved in national and international data science activities and projects that can propel Statistics Canada forward in its mandate. In this technical role, he acts as ambassador of Data Science performing collaborative research and creating and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. His expertise in identifying opportunities and determining effective road maps helps him bring together ideas, individuals and technologies to obtain valuable information from data at large scale. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Artificial_Intelligence-driven_service_delivery_for_Canadians Artificial Intelligence-driven service delivery for Canadians]</strong></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeid-molladavoudi on LinkedIn]</p>
[[Image:Ima_Okonny_Photo_-_CDO.jpg|150px|Ima Okonny]]
[[Image:Ima_Okonny_Photo_-_CDO.jpg|150px|Ima Okonny]]
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://twitter.com/provencal_ms_j @provencal_ms_j on Twitter] | [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanne-proven%C3%A7al-44984212/ on LinkedIn]</p>
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[[Image:Daniel_Quan-Watson.jpg|150px|Daniel Quan-Watson]]
[[Image:Daniel_Quan-Watson_2022.jpg|150px|Daniel Quan-Watson]]
<h3>Daniel Quan-Watson</h3>
<h3>Daniel Quan-Watson</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada</p>
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[[Image:Howard_Ramos.jpg|150px|Howard Ramos]]
<h3>Howard Ramos</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Job title, Organization</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Chair, Canadian Statistics Advisory Council and Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, Western University</p>
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<p>Dr Howard Ramos is the Chair of the Canadian Statistics Advisory Council and is also Chair of the Department of Sociology at Western University and Professor. He investigates issues of social justice and social change and has published five books and over 50 academic articles and chapters on social movements, human rights, Indigenous issues, environmental advocacy, urban change, economic and tourism development, technology, ethnicity, race, immigration, and equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education. Dr. Ramos has worked with a wide range of advocacy and community organizations and is committed to knowledge translation and evidence-based policy. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Disaggregated_data:_Equity.2C_diversity_and_inclusion Disaggregated data: Equity, diversity, and inclusion]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Disaggregated_data:_Equity.2C_diversity_and_inclusion Disaggregated data: Equity, diversity, and inclusion]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Eric Rancourt.jpg|150px|Eric Rancourt]]
[[Image:Eric Rancourt.jpg|150px|Eric Rancourt]]
<p>Eric Rancourt is Director General of the Modern Statistical Methods and Data Science Branch and Principal Data Ethics and Scientific Integrity Officer at Statistics Canada. He has worked at Statistics Canada for 31 years and has occupied several roles such as Director General of Strategic Data Management, Director of International Cooperation, Director of Corporate Planning, Head of research, Production manager of Survey Methodology Journal, and Researcher. His main areas of work have been on treatment of missing data, estimation, gathering, safeguarding and using of administrative and alternative data in statistical programs. Recently his work has been on frameworks for optimizing privacy and information and on data ethics. He holds a BSc in Statistics from University Laval as well as a BA in Ancient Studies and in Medieval Studies from the University of Ottawa. He is currently completing studies in philosophy, focusing on data ethics. He is Chair of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI). He has been involved in many professional statistical associations and is an elected member of the International Statistical Institute ISI. His recent papers are on admin data as a paradigm, the application of the scientific approach and the use of alternative data collection methods. </p>
<p>Eric Rancourt is Director General of the Modern Statistical Methods and Data Science Branch and Principal Data Ethics and Scientific Integrity Officer at Statistics Canada. He has worked at Statistics Canada for 31 years and has occupied several roles such as Director General of Strategic Data Management, Director of International Cooperation, Director of Corporate Planning, Head of research, Production manager of Survey Methodology Journal, and Researcher. His main areas of work have been on treatment of missing data, estimation, gathering, safeguarding and using of administrative and alternative data in statistical programs. Recently his work has been on frameworks for optimizing privacy and information and on data ethics. He holds a BSc in Statistics from University Laval as well as a BA in Ancient Studies and in Medieval Studies from the University of Ottawa. He is currently completing studies in philosophy, focusing on data ethics. He is Chair of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute (CANSSI). He has been involved in many professional statistical associations and is an elected member of the International Statistical Institute ISI. His recent papers are on admin data as a paradigm, the application of the scientific approach and the use of alternative data collection methods. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Privacy_Frameworks_and_data_for_public_good Privacy Frameworks and data for public good]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Privacy_Frameworks_and_data_for_public_good Privacy Frameworks and data for public good]</strong></p>
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<h3>Sonya Read</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">A/Assistant Secretary, Digital Policy and Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</p>
<p>Sonya Read is the acting Assistant Secretary of Digital Policy and Services in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. She previously held the position of Executive Director for Digital Policy, leading policy initiatives to support the digital transformation of government.
Sonya began her career in the public service in 1999 with Human Resources Development Canada, working on legislation and regulations, as well as federal provincial agreements, to support the transformation of the Canada Student Loans Program. Between 2004 and 2017 she worked at Infrastructure Canada, in progressively senior positions, working on policy issues related to infrastructure and the environment.
She has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in political science from Acadia University and a law degree from Western University. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Information-enabled_data_sharing Information-enabled data sharing (moderator)]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Cynthia_Rudin.jpg|150px|Cynthia Rudin]]
<h3>Cynthia Rudin</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Professor of computer science, electrical and computer engineering, statistical science, mathematics, and biostatistics and bioinformatics at Duke University</p>
<p>Cynthia Rudin is a professor of computer science, electrical and computer engineering, statistical science, mathematics, and biostatistics & bioinformatics at Duke University. She directs the Interpretable Machine Learning Lab, whose goal is to design predictive models with reasoning processes that are understandable to humans. Her lab applies machine learning in many areas, such as healthcare, criminal justice, and energy reliability. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo, and a PhD from Princeton University. She is the recipient of the 2022 Squirrel AI Award for Artificial Intelligence for the Benefit of Humanity from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (the “Nobel Prize of AI”). She is a fellow of the American Statistical Association, the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Her work has been featured in many news outlets including the NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Boston Globe.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Building_the_future_with_responsible_AI Building the future with responsible AI]</strong></p>
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<h3>Étienne Saint-Pierre</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Director General, Macroeconomic Accounts Branch, Statistics Canada</p>
<p>Étienne Saint-Pierre has over 26 years of experience at Statistics Canada and has held various positions, progressing over the years to more senior roles. Étienne is currently Director General – Macroeconomic Accounts Branch and he is responsible for the production of detailed and timely indicators (GDP, Trade Statistics, Government Statistics, Balance Sheets) that provide a complete perspective of the Canadian economy.
Étienne is an active participant on international committees. He is Canada’s representative on the G20 Data Gaps Initiative, he is a member of the United Nations Advisory Experts Group on National Accounts and of the Steering Group for National Accounts in the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Prior to joining the Macroeconomic Accounts Branch, Étienne held key strategic roles for the Census of Agriculture and was responsible for the novel Integrated Business Statistics Program that currently processes most business surveys at Statistics Canada.
Étienne holds a Master of Economics, with a specialization in public finance, as well as a Bachelor in Economics from Laval University. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data-fueled_economic_recovery_and_strategic_global_competitiveness Data-fueled economic recovery and strategic global competitiveness (moderator)]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Taki_Sarantakis_Headshot.png|150x150px|Taki Sarantakis]]
<h3>Taki Sarantakis</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">President, Canada School of Public Service</p>
<p class="jobtitle">President, Canada School of Public Service</p>
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<p>Taki Sarantakis has been President of the Canada School of Public Service since July 2018, having previously served as Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Mr Sarantakis spent most of his career at Infrastructure Canada, including as Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy and Communications.
<p>Participating in <strong>Opening plenary</strong>, <strong>Leveraging data as a competitive advantage and the role of the public sector (welcomes the speaker)</strong>, and <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: the benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service (interviewer)]</strong></p>
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In 2011 Mr Sarantakis was awarded Canada's Public Service Award of Excellence in Public Policy, and in 2013 he was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Prior to joining the federal government, Mr Sarantakis was a doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto. He holds a BA and an MA from York University in Toronto, as well as an Executive Certificate in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is a graduate of the Rotman School of Management's Institute of Corporate Directors Education Program, holding the ICD.D designation. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#11:00_to_11:30_am_-_Opening_plenary Opening plenary]</strong>, <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Leveraging_data_as_a_competitive_advantage_and_the_role_of_the_public_sector Leveraging data as a competitive advantage and the role of the public sector (welcomes the speaker)]</strong>, and <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_as_a_competitive_advantage_for_Canada:_The_benefits_of_a_data_and_digitally_enabled_public_service Data as a competitive advantage for Canada: the benefits of a data and digitally enabled public service (interviewer)]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Crystal_Sewards.jpg|150px|Crystal Sewards]]
[[Image:Crystal_Sewards.jpg|150px|Crystal Sewards]]
<p class="jobtitle">Manager, Office of the Chief Data Officer, Statistics Canada</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Manager, Office of the Chief Data Officer, Statistics Canada</p>
<p>Crystal has 30 years of experience working in the Federal Government with a background in data stewardship, data analysis and geomatics. Crystal holds a degree in Human Geography from the University of Ottawa with a specialization in economics and statistics.</p>
<p>Crystal has 30 years of experience working in the Federal Government with a background in data stewardship, data analysis and geomatics. Crystal holds a degree in Human Geography from the University of Ottawa with a specialization in economics and statistics.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#4:45_to_4:50_pm_-_Closing_remarks First day closing remarks]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#4:45_to_4:50_pm_-_Closing_remarks First day closing remarks]</strong> and <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_access_and_partnerships_to_inform_the_public Data access and partnerships to inform the public (moderator)]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Vidya_ShankarNarayan_2022.JPG|150px|Vidya ShankarNarayan]]
<h3>Vidya ShankarNarayan</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Chief Information Office and Assistant Deputy Minister, Information Systems Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada</p>
<p>Vidya ShankarNarayan is the CIO and Assistant Deputy Minister, Information Systems Branch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Over the past 25 years, Vidya has held multiple positions in both the private and public sectors, leading high-profile initiatives related to service delivery and digital technologies. Previously, Vidya worked at Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), where she passionately focused on improving and innovating digital policy and service delivery with a vision of designing and implementing simpler and efficient digital government services. She has also held executive positions at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Global Affairs Canada and Passport Canada. She holds a Masters degree in Architecture, specializing in Design and Technology from Carleton University.
Vidya is an active community member, participating on various boards including the World Economic Forum, Global Blockchain Congress and Algonquin College. In her spare time, Vidya practices yoga and meditation and is a champion for diversity and inclusion.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Role_of_data_and_the_digitalization_of_government Role of data and the digitalization of government (interviewer)]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Francois_Soulard.jpg|150px|François Soulard]]
[[Image:Francois_Soulard.jpg|150px|François Soulard]]
<h3>François Soulard</h3>
<h3>François Soulard</h3>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Health_data_strategies_and_data_sharing Health data strategies and data sharing]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Health_data_strategies_and_data_sharing Health data strategies and data sharing]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Stephen_Tapp.png|150px|Stephen Tapp]]
<h3>Stephen Tapp</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce</p>
<p>Stephen Tapp is the Chief Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he is a key member of the Chamber’s executive leadership team, responsible for the operations of the new Business Data Lab as well as all economic analysis and research. His current focus is on developing the Chamber’s data and analytics capabilities to provide real-time, forward-looking insights for Canadian businesses of all sizes, in all sectors and regions of the country.
Stephen brings 20 years of diverse experiences at many of Canada’s top economic organizations including at: Export Development Canada as the Deputy Chief Economist, the Bank of Canada, Parliamentary Budget Office, Finance Canada, two think tanks as well as academia.
He is a recognized thought leader, frequent commentator, and sought-out spokesperson on economic issues in Canada. Stephen’s research was awarded the Purvis prize for Canadian economic policy and has been published in academic journals, such as the Canadian Journal of Economics and Canadian Public Policy. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Queen’s University and an Honors B.A from Western. During his undergrad, he studied in the Netherlands and was the owner-operator of a student painting company.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data-fueled_economic_recovery_and_strategic_global_competitiveness Data-fueled economic recovery and strategic global competitiveness]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Celine_Teo.jpg|150px|Celine Teo]]
[[Image:Celine_Teo.jpg|150px|Celine Teo]]
<p style="margin-bottom:20px;">Follow: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valiquet/ on LinkedIn]</p>
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[[Image:Anna_van_der_Kamp.jpeg|150px|Anna van der Kamp]]
<h3>Anna van der Kamp</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Director of Innovation Policy, Natural Resources Canada</p>
<p>Anna van der Kamp has worked on environmental and clean technology issues for over 25 years in the private sector, non-government organizations and for the last 12 years in the federal government. Prior to her position as the Director of Innovation Policy and Natural Resources Canada, she was at the Privy Council Office’s Results and Delivery Unit and before that at Environment and Climate Change Canada working on regulatory and strategic policy files. In the private sector, she was a Director with The Delphi Group, focussing on international GHG emissions reduction projects and environmental education and also worked for a company that promoted sustainable sports management.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_to_support_the_environment_and_climate_change Data to support the environment and climate change]</strong></p>
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[[Image:James_van_Loon.jpg|150px|James Van Loon]]
<h3>James Van Loon</h3>
<h3>James Van Loon</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Chief Data Officer, Health Canada</p>
<p class="jobtitle">Chief Data Officer, Health Canada</p>
<p>James Van Loon is Health Canada’s Chief Data Officer and also serves as the department’s Chief Scientific Data Officer. He has a passion for innovating programs and delivery from the ground up in cooperation with partners across government, nationally, and internationally. Most recently, James led efforts of Health Canada, the Public Health Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Statistics Canada and other partners to create a dynamic model of pan-Canadian supply and demand on Personal Protective Equipment. As a Director General on the COVID-19 Task Force, James was instrumental in leading the development of analytic tools for the Critical Drug Reserve, as well as the Testing and Vaccine Secretariats. With over 20 years of experience in developing and managing federal regulatory programs, James is recognized as an action-oriented leader who has advanced key files at Health Canada and Environment Canada. </p>
<p>James Van Loon is Health Canada’s Chief Data Officer and also serves as the department’s Chief Scientific Data Officer. He has a passion for innovating programs and delivery from the ground up in cooperation with partners across government, nationally, and internationally. Most recently, James led efforts of Health Canada, the Public Health Agency, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Statistics Canada and other partners to create a dynamic model of pan-Canadian supply and demand on Personal Protective Equipment. As a Director General on the COVID-19 Task Force, James was instrumental in leading the development of analytic tools for the Critical Drug Reserve, as well as the Testing and Vaccine Secretariats. With over 20 years of experience in developing and managing federal regulatory programs, James is recognized as an action-oriented leader who has advanced key files at Health Canada and Environment Canada. </p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Health_data_strategies_and_data_sharing Health data strategies and data sharing]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Health_data_strategies_and_data_sharing Health data strategies and data sharing]</strong></p>
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<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_literacy Data literacy (moderator)]</strong></p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#Data_literacy Data literacy (moderator)]</strong></p>
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[[Image:Gina_Wilson.png|150px|Gina Wilson]]
<h3>Gina Wilson</h3>
<p class="jobtitle">Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality and Youth</p>
<p>Gina Wilson rejoined Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) as Deputy Minister on September 1, 2021. She previously served as Deputy Minister of WAGE from 2017 to 2019, where she led the establishment of WAGE as a new department, ensured that GBA Plus wasfully instituted in government, and served as the first Chair of the federal Indigenous Women’s Circle.Gina was in the role of Deputy Minister, Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, and Senior Associate Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage, to which she was appointed on January 27, 2020, and where she oversaw the release of Canada’s first-ever State of Youth Report; engaged Canadians in a series of round tables and summits on anti-racism; lead the co-development of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Action Plan; and launched the development of a Canada-wide LGBTQ2 Action Plan. She is also currently the Deputy Minister Champion for Indigenous Federal Employees.In 2019, Gina was appointed as Deputy Minister, Public Safety Canada, and Senior Advisor to the Privy Council.She joined the Federal Government in 1996 and held several senior executive positions at several departments, including the Privy Council Office, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canadaand the Correctional Service of Canada.Gina is Algonquin and began her career in her First Nation community of Kitigan-Zibi as Executive Director of Health and Social Services. She was also CEO of the Assembly of First Nations.Gina is the recipient of the 2020 Indspire Award for her leadership and her lifelong work on Indigenous issues and support for Indigenous employees.Gina holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa.She has three beautiful children –Dylan, Kayla and Royce –and treasures her granddaughter, Charlotte.</p>
<p>Participating in <strong>[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Data_Conference_2022_Agenda#New_perspectives_on_Indigenous_data New perspectives on Indigenous data (moderator)]</strong></p>
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