FACULTY
COURSE LEADERS
J. Stephen Andrews, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Stephen Andrews is a Government Relations advisor at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. He provides counsel in the area of Government Relations, strategic communications, issues management and stakeholder relations.
CO-LECTURERS
Bernard Brun, Desjardins Group
Bernard Brun Director, Government Relations, Desjardins Group.
Jim Burpee, Canadian Electricity Association
Jim Burpee is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association, where he acts as spokesperson on issues of national concern to the electric utility industry.
Harvey Cooper, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
Harvey Cooper is Manager of the Co-Operative Housing Federation of Canada. He has honed an expertise in assisting non-profit and voluntary organizations represent their interests to government.
John Gamble, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada
John Gamble is President and CEO of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada. He is a recognized expert and spokesperson on industry issues.
Brian Gilbertson, Agrium Inc.
Brian Gilbertson is Manager of Government Relations at Agrium Inc.
Clyde Graham, Canadian Fertilizer Institute
Clyde Graham is Vice-president, Strategy and Alliances at the Canadian Fertilizer Institute, where he promotes the interests of the nutrients industry with politicians and government officials.
John McKenna, Air Transport Association of Canada
John McKenna, President and CEO, Air Transport Association of Canada. He has over 20 years work experience in both the public and private sectors.
Elise Maheu, 3M Canada
Elise Maheu is Business Director, Government Markets & Public Affairs for 3M Canada. She has held a number of international leadership positions in 3M Europe and 3M Belgium.
Isabel Metcalfe, Public Affairs Counsel
Through her firm, Isabel Metcalfe Public Affairs Counsel, Isabel Metcalfe helps organizations implement successful government relations strategies.
Sean L. Morley, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Sean Morley is a Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. He is a recognized expert on Ontario and Canada's lobbying reporting laws.
Philip Schwab, AbbVie Canada
Philip Schwab is Senior Manager, Government Relations at AbbVie Canada,representing them on issues related to federal legislation and policy before the Parliament and Government officials.
Dan Seekings, Global Public Affairs
Dan Seekings is VP at Global Public Affairs and leads the Natural Resources and Environment team in Ottawa & Calgary, providing strategic advice to natural resource corporations.
W. Scott Thurlow, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
W. Scott Thurlow is President of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. He specializes in federal and provincial regulatory policies.