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An at-ease communicator, Chris Watson brings years of political experience with both government and opposition. A previous National Director for one of Canada’s federal political parties, Chris also managed Government Relations at Ontario’s largest labour organization for over a decade.

Alan Shefman has been involved with community service as both as a volunteer and professional throughout his career, culminating in 2004 when he was elected as Councillor, Ward 5 - Thornhill for the City of Vaughan. He was re-elected four times, serving his community for 18 years.

Dave Ryan, following a successful career in general business and management at IBM, served 28 years on City of Pickering Council as Councillor 1994-2003 and 5 terms as Mayor 2003-2022. A proven leader experienced in government and community relations, Ryan has served on the Ontario’s Big City Mayors, and participated at the Association of Municipalities Ontario and Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Vince Nigro is a respected and well-known Toronto businessman who has more than 25 years working at the centre of business and politics. He’s worked for two Toronto mayors and several federal cabinet ministers.

After a 20-year career is one of Canada‘s preeminent broadcasters, Ben Mulroney is a nationally recognized personality. His years on camera – as well as a lifetime spent learning from his father, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, arguably the greatest living orator in Canada – have made him a formidable, and effective communicator in the public arena.

Jordan Kerbel is a strategic communications and public affairs professional with a well- established track record of engaging leadership, delivering results-driven communications and advocacy in multiple industries, both public and private sectors.

Formerly a small businessman, Jack Heath served 25 years on Markham Council to 2022 with almost 11 of those as Deputy Mayor (2008-2018). He was also a member of York Region Council for 19 years.

Charles Cooke is successful lawyer with law degrees from McGill University (LL.B.) and Osgoode Hall at York University (LL.M.) who has turned his focus towards public affairs where he graduated in 2020 with a Post-graduate Certificate in Government Relations from Seneca College @York University.

Emma Wakelin is a Toronto, Ontario based consultant with over 20 years experience in provincial and federal governments. She has worked as senior advisors to Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament and for cabinet ministers across many ministries.

Marcel Wieder combines a background in advertising with a passion for public affairs to help his clients craft and deliver powerful messages.

Craig Hughson is an experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of government and politics, and an extensive network of contacts at both the provincial and federal levels. Mr. Hughson is able to provide strategic government relations insight and advice to his clients.

David Zimmer is the former Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (2013 – 2018) and a four-term member of the Ontario Legislature. He has the distinction of being the longest serving Minister responsible for Indigenous Relations.

Tina Rosenstein has more than twenty-five years of experience in marketing and strategic planning and has conducted hundreds of focus groups and interview programs throughout North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim.

Chris Collins is the former Speaker of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly and former Minister of Local Government. As a three term Member of the Legislature for Moncton, Collins has served in various roles from Government Whip to Chair of the Provincial Wellness Strategy to Cabinet Minister.

Jacqueline Biollo is a leading authority on innovative business solutions, government relations, and community engagement.

Tony Fazio is based in San Francisco, California, and has over 50 years of experience working as a community organizer, political consultant, and non-profit advisor to hundreds of campaigns in a variety of communication industries.

Tom Sigurdson is based in New Westminster, British Columbia, and has worked with building trades unions for over 20 years. He has twice served (1997 – 2003 & 2011 – 2020) as the Executive Director for the BC Building Trades Council.

Bud Jackson is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and is an internationally recognized strategic communication and political consultant who has scripted, produced, and executed millions of dollars in highly successful and award-winning television and digital paid communication campaigns on behalf of political candidates, advocacy organizations, unions, and private sector clients.

As MPP for Northumberland and Quinte West from 2003-2011 and 2014-2018, Lou served as Parliamentary Assistant in several Provincial Government Ministries including Public Infrastructure Renewal; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Cherri Senders is based in Los Angeles, California, and brings more than 25 years of experience in journalism and communications to her role as publisher, communications director, and consultant to dozens of labor unions and non-profits.

David M. Weinberg is a corporate PR and government relations specialist based in Israel, experienced in the fields of academia, defence and foreign affairs, Jewish community affairs, medicine, science, and tourism – with expansive global contacts in these fields.