Policy Community Conference 2023: Speaker Directory

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John Hannaford
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Serge Bijimine
		ADM Champion, Policy Community Initiative Since becoming the Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy at Transport Canada in May 2021, Serge has taken on a critical leadership role in the development of policy, economic and environmental advice. In this capacity, Serge is responsible for developing and managing the transportation sector policy framework as well as oversight of the department’s portfolio of crown corporations and international and intergovernmental relations. Mr. Bijimine is also responsible for managing relationships with stakeholders in the air, marine and surface transportation sector. Serge has a strong track record of delivering results, driving innovation and problem-solving. Before this, Serge was Associate Secretary General for a brief period and then Secretary General at the National Research Council (NRC). Previously, Serge held various senior executive positions, including at Environment and Climate Change Canada, where he oversaw a number of grants and contributions programs, mainly directed at incentivizing private sector companies to help address climate change.
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Pablo Sobrino
		Former Public Servant Pablo Sobrino retired from the Public Service of Canada in 2015 after 38 years of service. He began his public service career with the Canadian Coast Guard as a navigation officer and hovercraft pilot, working his way through a number of positions in regions and headquarters to eventually become Director of Marine Programs. In 2000, Pablo changed career paths. Executive positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Canadian Heritage helped him build expertise in policy, finance and leadership. After five years as an Assistant Deputy Minister, he spent his last year in the public service as an advisor and lecturer at the Canada School of Public Service. Since his retirement, Pablo has continued to contribute his experience and insight to the public service as an occasional consultant.
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Jesse Wente
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Bryce Conrad
		Bryce Conrad has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro Ottawa since 2011. Under his leadership, Hydro Ottawa has become one of the most profitable, innovative and customer-oriented utilities in Canada, regularly winning awards and accolades for customer service and innovation. Since 2012, Hydro Ottawa has tripled its renewable generation, making it the largest municipally owned generator of clean, green energy in Ontario. Prior to joining Hydro Ottawa, Mr. Conrad served as Assistant Deputy Minister - Program Operations at Infrastructure Canada, where he managed the implementation of the $4 billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, overseeing the selection and management of 4,000 projects that created more than $10 billion in economic activity. He was also responsible for the oversight and administration of the Building Canada Fund, the Green Infrastructure Fund and the Gas Tax agreements with provinces and municipalities.
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Deborah Richardson-Goulais
		Deputy Minister, Treasury Board Secretariat and Secretary of Treasury Board and Management Board of Cabinet at Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat. She is a proud Mi'gmaq woman and a member of the Pabineau First Nation. She has served at the highest levels of public service in Canada, being the first Indigenous woman to serve as a Deputy Minister within the Ontario public service. A seasoned executive and a business-savvy lawyer with almost three decades of private, not-for-profit, and public experience, Ms. Richardson is known as a change-maker and visionary leader. A forward-thinking, fiscally responsible leader, Deborah is known for her caring, collaborative style, and ability to nurture relationships. This has contributed to her reputation as an authentic leader and humanitarian.
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Dr. Nadia Ferrera
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