Mississauga, Ontario Team Lead, National On-Reserve Housing Programs, Indigenous Services Canada Jordan Gray is a public policy leader with over 13 years of experience in government, international advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, he currently leads national housing funding for First Nations communities at Indigenous Services Canada. His work has contributed to education…
Casselman, Ontario Manager, Indigenous Relation Public Policy, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Tiara Folkes is a senior government and Indigenous relations professional with experience spanning federal public policy, major infrastructure projects, and cross-sector leadership. Raised in Treaty 7 territory and now based in Ottawa, she has worked in ministerial offices and corporate government relations, including leading elements…
Hanmer, Ontario National Health and Safety Representative, Canadian Union of Public Employees Andréane Chénier is a CUPE National Health and Safety Representative who supports members in addressing complex health and safety challenges across public sector workplaces. Her work is rooted in a trade union commitment to protecting workers’ rights to safe, respectful, and healthy work,…
Ottawa, Ontario Director General, Microeconomic Policy Analysis, Finance Canada Nicholas is a behavioural economist and public servant, and is currently a director general at Finance Canada, where he leads work in areas including economic growth, innovation, culture and science policy. He has wide interests in innovation, public policy, governance, and leadership; did his PhD in…
Fort McMurray, Alberta Membership Development Advisor, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 Harold Brandt is a dedicated leader driven by public service and the industries that power his region. He serves as Team Lead for Membership Development with IUOE 955 and is an outspoken advocate for the oilsands and firearms rights. His community involvement…
Regina, Saskatchewan Full Professor/Executive Strategic Advisor, University of Regina Dr. Taiwo Afolabi is an award-winning researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and community leader. His career reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation across a variety of domains and global contexts. In addition to being a full professor, Dr. Afolabi is a Canada Research Chair, 3M National Teaching…
