Cori works for the Canadian Labour Congress as the Regional Representative in Alberta. At a young age, Cori worked in her first unionized workplace and was introduced to the labour movement. After experiencing the support and protection as a member of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers it guided her to her next career. Cori…
Troy works as a staff representative in the Research, Public Policy, and Bargaining Support Department at the United Steelworkers Canadian National Office in Toronto. He works primarily on pensions, arbitrations and trade issues. Before joining the Steelworkers, he served as Secretary Treasurer and subsequently Chair of CUPE 3902 at the University of Toronto, the largest…
Nicolas was born in Repentigny. He enrolled in 2001 in the Royal Military College of Canada, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in History with a specialization. As an armoured unit officer, he was posted to the 12th Armoured Regiment of Canada in Valcartier. In 2007, he was deployed to an operational mission in Afghanistan. Back…
Sashia is proud to be both Indigenous (Wet’suwet’en) and Chinese, from Moricetown. She has dedicated her academic and professional work on the advancement of Indigenous issues, focusing on reconciliation, nation-building, governance-building and community development, including education. Sashia holds a BA in Political Science and First Nations studies from UBC. She is a Process Advisor with…
In his personal life, David’s family always comes first. His greatest achievement is being a father to a loving, patient, respectful and hardworking 19 year old son. Professionally, safety for both himself and his co-workers is the priority. David is able to empower change through the current positions he holds, including Vice-President of Local Union…
Lacey’s personal and professional interests are one in the same: love, passion and commitment to her family and community. This is how she engages with the work she does in the social service sector, specializing in Indigenous children and youth matters. Lacey’s personal achievements are reflective of her children’s wellbeing; when they succeed, as a…
Denise has 24 years of public service on PEI and since January 2009 has worked in the health care sector. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (Chartered Accountant) who holds a Master of Public Administration. Denise is keenly interested in creating financially sustainable public services that meet the needs of residents. She participates in, and…
Victoria currently leads a team in the development and operationalization of all people strategies that enable the successful execution of major capital projects at Suncor, including Canada’s Fort Hills mega project, as they grow to a 1600+ workforce. Her 20-year career with Suncor and its predecessor company has been diverse working in both the Downstream…
Amanjit (Am) is a Partner and the Regional Leader of MNP’s Taxation Services group for the Lower Mainland Region, as well as a member of MNP’s Board of Directors. Am provides a wide range of specialty tax services to medium-sized, privately held companies in a wide range of industries. She delivers tax presentations to various…
Koren holds a BA and LLB, is a Blue Thunderbird Woman and a Cree from Samson Cree Nation. She is President of the Indigenous Bar Association, Vice-President of Kasohkowew Child Wellness Society and Board Member for First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. She was recently awarded the Alumni Horizon Award from the University of…