Akim Thibouthot – Director Policy and Consultations, Digital Transformation Services Sector – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

• An energetic, proactive executive with more than 15 years in Canada’s federal public sector, leading on communications and classified cross-cutting horizontal issues. • A resourceful, results-oriented professional in support of senior officials, Ministers and Prime Minister’s Office’s staffs. • A solid track record in developing and implementing effective communications strategies within forecasted budget envelopes. • A practical mentor who thrives in a changing environment of cultivating strong, effective teams through open communication of common objectives and a relentless focus on results

I have held a substantive EX-01 positions since 2007, first as the Director of Operations for the former Deputy Minister Richard Dicerni at Industry Canada and recently as Director of Strategic Communications, for the last 7 years, at the Privy Council Office with the portfolio of Defence, Security and Intelligence. In the last decade as an junior executive, I have gained broad experience in developing and implementing effective communications strategies with a focus on upcoming legislation and domestic and international governments priorities such as, the end of Canada Mission in Afghanistan with the National Day of Honour; Operation Hestia in Haiti during the devastating earthquake of 2010 and the G8-G20 2010 summits. I also did a year assignment with the Hon. David L. Emerson for the review of the aerospace and space policies review. I have managed multi-sectoral teams to support senior executives, ministers’ staff and prime ministers in a host of challenging environments. The last decade has given me the opportunity to hone communications and issues management skills and I am now returning at ISED with this time, in a new role for a deeper dive into the programs and policy worlds, as Director for Policy and Consultation for Connecting Canadians. Since last summer, after extensive consultations with various stakeholders on the proposed parameters of the new $500M program, funded by the Budget 2016, we have successfully launched the Connect to Innovate program for broadband in rural and remote regions and are now proceeding with the review of the 875 applications and the subsequent Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions. This program and policy work will carry me into the 2.0 phase of my career as a junior executive! And, as all biography ends, on a personal note, I completed a Master’s degree in Political Science, at Université Laval (1996); Coaching for High Performance at the Telfer School of Management (2013) and; Marketing at Queen’s University Executive Education Program (2014).

Alison Bullock – Director , Acquisition, Published Heritage Branch – Library and Archives Canada

Alison Bullock is currently Director of Acquisition in the Published Heritage Branch at Library and Archives Canada (LAC), where she is responsible for building the published collection. Alison began her career in scientific laboratories, but abandoned examining bodily fluids to return to university in 1990 and begin a second career in libraries. She worked on the front line in the public library system in Toronto, then for the last 25 years has assumed a variety of increasingly responsible roles in the National Library of Canada, and then Library and Archives Canada. She has extensive experience in managerial and executive positions, leading a variety of professional, technical and support staff in providing internally- and externally-facing services. At the executive level, she had led teams providing reference services, ATI, collection management, preservation, copyright, exhibitions and online services. She has also shepherded a

number of organizational changes, the most significant of which was the merger of collection management functions when the former National Library and National Archives of Canada were amalgamated to form Library and Archives Canada in 2004. Alison holds a Bachelor of Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario.

Ann Flanagan Whalen – Executive Director, Europe Bilateral and EU Institutions – Global Affairs Canada

Ann Flanagan Whalen is Executive Director responsible for Europe Bilateral and EU Institutional Relations at Global Affairs Canada, a position she has held since 2016. Ann first joined the rotational Foreign Service as a political officer in 1997. Abroad, she has served as Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in the Netherlands (2010-2014) and Second Secretary at the Canadian Embassy in Israel (2000-2003), as well as undertaking shorter-term assignments at the Canadian Embassy in Finland (2013) and the Canadian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York (1999).

Prior to her current assignment at headquarters, she managed Canada’s G7 and G20 teams, directly supporting two deputy ministers and an assistant deputy minister in their respective roles as Sherpas. Over the course of her career, she has also taken on a variety of headquarters roles in developing Canadian policy responses on fragile states (former Yugoslavia, Iraq) and the Middle East (Israel, West Bank/Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, Iran). On the corporate side, she managed the rotational assignments process for the political stream of the foreign service for a year, and then undertook a follow-on project drawing upon her conflict-region experience to design recruitment, training, support and reintegration policy for civilian employees who undertake high-risk postings, including in Afghanistan.

Ann’s pre-Global Affairs career development included stints as a teaching assistant at University of Toronto, research and writing for the Canadian Institute of International Affairs, and an internship at Privy Council Office’s Intelligence Assessment Secretariat. Ann holds a BA (Hons) in international Relations and Economics from University of Toronto as well as an MA in Canadian History. She pursued doctoral studies in the history of Canadian foreign policy before joining the public service. Bill Varvaris – Director General, Real Property and Environmental Management – Fisheries and Oceans Canada

After completing my undergraduate degree at the Faculty of Law at Carleton University, I embarked on a career in the federal public sector. I began my professional employment as a policy advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources Canada and reached the post of Chief of Staff to the Minister of Industry. In 2006, I commenced my career in the federal civil service at Public Works and Government Services Canada where I held two positions within the Real Property Branch: Director, Risk Management, Business Improvement, Integration and Control; and Director, Solutions Structuring, NCA Portfolio Management.

In 2008-2011, I was appointed Executive Director for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan, based in Tokyo. In 2012, following my return to Public Works, I embarked on a two year secondment opportunity at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) and was posted in New Delhi, India. As Project Director with the Physical Resources Bureau, I was responsible for a variety of real property projects in South Asia. I returned to Public Works in 2014 as the Director of Project Development, Major Crown Projects Sector, within the NCA region in the Real Property Branch. In March of 2016, I was appointed as Director General, Real Property and Environmental Management at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Clea Mittag – Director, Application Services Division (ASD), Information Management and Technology Directorate (IMTD) – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Clea Mittag has been working in the Information Technology (IT) field for the past 20 years, transitioning from technical positions as a software developer into more senior leadership and management positions. She is currently working as Director of Application Services Division with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), where she manages a team of about 30 talented programmer analysts and technical staff. Her team forms the center of technical IT expertise for the organization, focused on key files such as application development, IT architecture, infrastructure operations and data management. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Clea provides technical support to the executive team and collaborates to establish strategic direction and vision that evolves with the rapid pace of

technological change and disruption. Clea began her career in IT in 1998, working for a number of small Internet startup companies. From there, she moved on to IT consulting, working primarily for clients in the insurance and financial sectors. In 2005, she entered the public service, taking a position as a senior developer with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), where she was able to expand her skills and knowledge in IT and IT for finance, branching into analytics, Anti-money laundering (AML) and FinTech. She took on increasingly senior positions at FINTRAC, developing her leadership skills, culminating with her role as technical lead for the agency’s transformational project to overhaul their suite of analytics systems and processes to deliver timely, actionable intelligence to partner agencies. Clea holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, Film and Communications from McGill University, as well as an advanced certificate in IT from the Information Technology Institute. Darlene Blair – Director, Regulatory Review – Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Darlene Blair is an executive with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). She is currently on assignment within the CFIA until April 2019, working on the federal Regulatory Review of Agri-food and Aquaculture. In her substantive role, Darlene is the Director of Plant Protection, a job in which she and her dedicated team of technical specialists travel the world, keeping Canada safe from plant pests and opening markets for Canadian plant products. Darlene has spent her 26-year government career at the CFIA (and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada before the CFIA was formed). She has held a range of positions, from scientific evaluator to policy director and advisor to senior executives. She has worked to create programs, policies, legislation and,

hopefully, a safe and respectful work environment where people can grow and flourish, to achieve their full potential as public servants. Darlene has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master of Science degree, both from the University of Guelph. She was a research associate at the university, before she began her government career. In her spare time, she loves plants and gardening, and walking up mountains.

Demetrios Xenos – Director, Operations (Marine), Industrial and Technological Benefits Branch – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and I am fluent in English, French and Greek. Growing up, I worked in a family-owned small business while studying. I possess a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Concordia University (Montreal), and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) at Carleton University (Ottawa). After completing co-op and contract work terms, I joined the federal public service through a university recruitment program at Industry Canada. My career path to date has been largely in aerospace, defence and marine industry sector development and most recently in economic leveraging of major defence/security procurement through industrial development policy and programs. Currently, my role is Director, Operations (Marine) in the Industrial and Technological Benefits Branch within Industry Sector at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. I lead a dynamic team that works closely with National Defence, Canadian Coast Guard, Public Services and Procurement, Regional Development Agencies, industry and academic stakeholders on complex projects. The work is interesting, varied and subject to internal and external scrutiny. I have been directly involved in managing change over the last few years in terms of policy, process and human resources. I’m married with 3 children and my interests include music, reading, family trips, and chauffeuring to/watching my kids play competitive sports. Jean-François Ruel – Director, Agency Data Program Division, Agency Analytics and Data Directorate – Canada Revenue Agency

J’ai commencé ma carrière dans la fonction publique fédérale au Ministère des Finances, dans la Direction de la politique de l’impôt. Les différents postes que j’ai occupés au sein du ministère m’ont permis de travailler sur plusieurs mesures budgétaires liées à l’impôt des entreprises, où j’ai principalement travaillé sur l’analyse des impacts financiers et économiques. En décembre 2008, je me suis joint à l’Agence du Revenu du Canada, comme Directeur de sections en charge de la préparation de fichiers de données pour les clients externes (Statistiques Canada, les provinces, le Ministère des finances, etc). Depuis ce temps, mon travail m’a fait toucher plusieurs portfolios, dont la gestion de l’information et l’analytique avancée. J’ai pu,

dans ces contextes, développer des Stratégies d’entreprise s’appliquant à l’ensemble de l’Agence. J’ai une formation en Économique et en Mathématiques de l’Université de Sherbrooke. I started my career in the federal public service at the Department of Finance, in the Tax Policy Branch. The various positions I held in the department allowed me to work on several budget measures linked to business income tax, where I mainly worked on the analysis of financial and economic impacts. In December 2008, I joined the Canada Revenue Agency as Director in charge of preparing data files for external clients (Statistics Canada, Provinces, Department of Finance, etc.). Since then, my work had me leading several portfolios, including information management and advanced analytics. In these contexts, I have been able to develop Corporate Strategies for the whole Agency. I have a background in Economics and Mathematics from the Sherbrooke University.

Jeff Mailhiot - Director, Government Operations Centre (GOC) Modernization, Emergency Management and Programs Branch - Public Safety Canada

Jeff Mailhiot, Director, Government Operations Centre (GOC) Modernization is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a whole of government approach for GOC Modernization and related emergency management initiatives. This responsibility arises from a series of recommendations from recent internal and external reviews. In order to advance initiatives and sustain momentum for whole of government progress, Jeff is responsible for leading partnership building within the federal response community as well as sustaining the governance for the project at both the Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Minister levels.

Jeff has spent the majority of his more than twenty year federal government career in positions of progressive responsibility within the Public Safety domain including experience in managing operations, programs and policy. Highlights of Jeff’s background include: Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service; Manager of Investigations with the Commission for Public Complaints against the RCMP; and Special Advisor for the Arar Commission. He has also held diverse managerial positions at Public Safety Canada including Cabinet Affairs, National Security Operations and Critical Infrastructure Protection. Jeff is originally from Winnipeg. He graduated with a Bachelors in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Manitoba with a specialization in terrorism and national security. Jennifer Clarke – Director, Defence Governance and Management Services – Department of National Defence

Jennifer Clarke has spent her 19 year Public Service career at the Department of National Defence where she started as a summer intern. She specializes in Governance, Strategic Planning as well as Performance and Risk Management. Jennifer was very recently appointed as the Director, Defence Governance and Management Services at the Department of National Defence on August 20th 2018. Previously she was the Departmental Liaison to the Minister of National Defence from 2016 to 2018 where she was an integral member of the team facilitating the development and implementation of the Government’s New Defence Policy: Strong Secure Engaged.

Jennifer has worked as a Strategic Advisor to ADM Infrastructure and Environment, as a Governance Analyst and Strategic Planner in the VCDS’ office and provided analysis and decision support to numerous military and civilian senior leaders. Jennifer has also trained as a professional facilitator and has facilitated National and Multi-National forums in the Defence and Security Sector. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from St Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Josh LaRocque – Director General, Strategic Directions, Program Operations Branch – Service Canada/Employment and Social Development

Josh is about to start a new job as the Director General of Strategic Directions for the Program Operations Branch, Service Canada/Employment and Social Development. He has worked in the public sector for about 10 years. He has worked as the Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer for Service Canada for the past two years. Prior to working at Service Canada/ESDC, Josh worked in a variety of progressively more senior Communications and Policy jobs at Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He also worked for the Province of Ontario at the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. Josh holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Art History from the University of Ottawa and pursued graduate studies in English

Literature at the University of Toronto. Laura Oleson – Director General, Energy Policy Branch – Natural Resources Canada

Laura Oleson, Director General of the Energy Policy Branch, first joined NRCan and the Energy Sector in 2010 as the Director, Demand Policy and Analysis in the Office of Energy Efficiency where she made significant contributions to NRCan’s clean energy and climate change strategies. In 2016, Laura became Senior Director of the Strategic Energy Policy Division, where she led a number of key files, particularly Generation Energy. Laura holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba as well as a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University. Laura Oleson, la directrice générale de la Direction de la politique énergétique, s’est jointe à RNCan et au secteur de l’énergie en 2010 à titre

de directrice de la Division de l’élaboration de la politique et de l’analyse (DEPA) de l’Office de l’efficacité énergétique où elle a contribué considérablement à l’élaboration des stratégies de RNCan relatives aux énergies propres et aux changements climatiques. En 2016, Laura a été promue au poste de directrice principale de la Division des politiques stratégiques en matière d’énergie où elle a dirigé certains dossiers clés, tout particulièrement Génération Énergie. Laura est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en commerce de l’Université du Manitoba et d’une maîtrise en administration publique de l’Université Queen’s.

Lorraine Redekop – Director General, Ministerial Services and Operations – Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Lorraine Redekop was appointed as Director General, Ministerial Services and Operations at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in March 2017. She is currently responsible for delivering a range of services including media relations, speechwriting, trends and public environment analysis, Parliamentary affairs, and executive correspondence and linguistic services. From 2009 to 2017, Lorraine held a series of increasingly senior positions in the Communications Branch at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), where she led communications initiatives in support of high-profile issues including climate change. During this period, Lorraine spent several years working ECCC’s Toronto offices as regional Manager of communications for Ontario.

Prior to joining ECCC, Lorraine worked at the Department of National Defence from 2002 until 2009, focusing on stakeholder relations and outreach initiatives to profile Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan and maritime security operations. Lorraine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with specializations in Political Studies and English Literature from Queen’s University, and a Master’s degree in English Literature from Carleton University. Magdi Habib – Director General, Canmet Mining, Lands and Minerals Sector – Natural Resources Canada

Dr. Magdi M. Habib was born in Egypt, Cairo, and received his bachelor and master’s degrees from Ein Shams University in Analytical Chemistry and then moved to Canada and obtained his Ph.D. in 1985 in analytical chemistry from McGill University. In 1985, Dr. Habib joined the Ministry of the Environment in Alberta as a section head and provided expertise in chemical investigations of surface and ground water quality and provided expert testimony for the crow in court. In 1990, he worked for Noranda Technology Centre in Pointe-Claire, Quebec and created and led the first Noranda Recycling Technology Program. He assumed leadership in setting technology direction for the

recycling business of Noranda and built a strong technology team to address business priorities and resolve issues that have a significant economic impact on the recycling business and occupational health and safety. In 2003, Dr. Habib joined Natural Resources Canada and managed several scientific and technical programs with CANMET Mining with the Minerals and Metals Sector. In 2005, he was appointed Deputy Director General at Canmet Energy Technology Centre of the Innovation and Energy Technology Sector at NRCan in Ottawa. He was accountable for the planning, conception and leadership of all operational activities necessary for the efficient and effective delivery of the science programs and in leading all business related activities of the branch.

In 2010, Dr. Habib was appointed as Director General for the CANMET Mining branch of the Minerals and Metals Sector and is leading all S&T activities related to Green Mining innovation in close collaboration with different stakeholders. He is also leading in close partnerships with industry two research and development and innovation programs for the development of rare earth and chromite industries in Canada. Dr. Habib created two advisory committees on Green Mining Innovation to advance technological innovation in mining in collaboration with Provinces and Territories and mining stakeholders along the innovation value chain. In collaboration with stakeholders, Dr. Habib has developed a National Collaboration Strategy for the mining industry that promotes collaborations, increased synergies, reduced duplication and the deployment and commercialization of Green Mining Technologies. Margaret Slavik – Director, Strategic Planning – Communications Security Establishment Margaret began her career in the public service as a Co-Op working for the Geological Survey of Canada. Following her graduation from the Master of Information Science program at the University of Western Ontario, Margaret was hired by Public Works and Government Services Canada as a librarian. Not content working in the books stacks, she quickly moved to the Communications Branch where she undertook the development of PWGSC’s first web site. After a short stop at the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Margaret moved to the newly created Canadian Health Network (Health Canada) as operations manager. An exciting time that saw the internet come into full swing in the Federal Government, with large-scale information management and distribution challenges. Margaret’s final career stop (to date) was at the Communications Security Establishment where she is presently the Director of Strategic Planning. CSE, like most Departments, is faced with increasingly difficult challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent at the same time as the organization is undergoing extensive changes. Mark Broeders – Director, Accelerators and Class II Facilities Division, Directorate of Nuclear Substance Regulation – Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Mark Broeders is the director of the Accelerators and Class II Facilities Division of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. He is responsible for leading the division responsible for regulatory oversight of accelerators used in cancer treatment, isotope production and research. Mark began his career as a radiation therapist in the 90’s and later worked in the private sector from 1997-2008 in product development, marketing and management including business development director for a Canadian medical device start-up company and managing director for an international medical device vendor.

In addition to being trained as a radiation therapist, he holds master’s degrees in business administration and ergonomics & organizational behavior as well as certification as an ISO 9001 lead auditor. In his spare time Mark volunteers as a member on the board of directors for his local snowmobile club.

Mathieu Thomassin – Director, Retail and Service Industries – Statistics Canada

Mathieu Thomassin has gained experience leading transformation initiatives throughout his career, in both the private sector and the federal government. He has overseen a number of large-scale statistical projects and surveys, including the Census of Agriculture. After four years as an economist in the private sector—in the construction industry, to be precise—Mathieu joined Statistics Canada in 1997. He held a number of different positions, and in 2016, he was appointed Director of the Agriculture Division, where he launched an ambitious project to redesign and modernize the Agriculture Statistics Program. Then in May 2018, he became Director of Statistics Canada’s Retail and Service Industries Division.

Over the past 21 years, Mathieu has worked in 9 different divisions at the agency, striving to meet the information needs of data users and to improve the efficiency of survey programs while maintaining the highest quality standards. His fields of interest include economic statistics (surveys, research and analysis) and national accounts.

Mathieu graduated from Laval University in Québec with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in economics and mathematics. Monsieur Thomassin a dirigé des initiatives de transformation tout au long de sa carrière, ayant acquis de l’expérience dans le secteur privé et au sein du gouvernement fédéral. Il a dirigé et supervisé plusieurs projets et enquêtes statistiques d’envergure dont le recensement de l’agriculture. Après quatre années à œuvrer comme économiste dans le secteur privé dans l’industrie de la construction, Mathieu est entré au service de Statistique Canada en 1997 où il a occupé plusieurs postes. En 2016, il a été nommé Directeur de la Division de l’agriculture où il a élaboré un projet ambitieux de refonte et de modernisation du Programme de la statistique agricole. Mathieu a été nommé directeur de la Division du commerce de détail et des industries de service à Statistique Canada en mai 2018. Au cours des 21 dernières années, il a travaillé dans 9 différentes divisions à Statistique Canada afin de satisfaire aux besoins d’information des utilisateurs de données, d’améliorer l’efficacité des programmes d’enquêtes et de maintenir des normes de qualité les plus élevées. Ses champs d’intérêt touchent notamment le domaine de la statistique économique (enquête, recherche et analyse) et la comptabilité nationale. Mathieu Thomassin a fréquenté l’Université Laval, où il a obtenu un baccalauréat et une maîtrise en économiques-mathématiques.

Mei Tian – Director, Client Service – National Energy Board

Mei Tian is recently appointed as the Director of Client Service at the National Energy Board (NEB). Mei has over 20 years’ management and technical experience in IM/IT across both public and private sectors. Her current responsibilities in Client Service include IT frontend service, Audio/Video support, Facilities Management, Library and Mail Management.

Before joining the NEB, Mei was the Application Service Manager at Superior Propane from 2007 to 2010, providing information and technology solutions to support business operations and changes for 1400 employees distributed nationally. She has also served as Senior Project Manager, Project Manager,

and Director of IT in Chartwell Technology Inc., Caprion Phamarceuticals Inc., and Chongqing Electric Power Corp.

Mei is passionate in volunteering for youth activities. She is a founder of the Calgary Youth Speaking Club, a Board Director of Calgary Seawolves Water Polo Club, and the Board Secretary of Calgary Swordfish Summer Swimming Club.

Mei holds a Master of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering from University of Waterloo and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Chongqing University. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Nancy Harris – Executive Director, Regulatory Stewardship & Aboriginal Affairs – Transport Canada

Since joining the federal government in 1993, I have worked at the departments of Environment, Public Works and Government Services and Transport.

In my current position at Transport Canada, I am responsible for Indigenous Reconciliation and Navigation Protection. The work on Indigenous Reconciliation involves establishing national policies, procedures and tools for Transport Canada’s Indigenous consultation and engagement activities, and leading the development of Transport Canada’s input into active treaty negotiations. The Navigation Protection Program involves putting in place

legislation, regulations and tools to protect the right to travel on Canada’s vast network of lakes and rivers, including issuing regulatory approvals for bridges and dams and removing obstructions from navigable waters.

Prior to joining Transport Canada, as Director of Planning and Engagement at the Office of Greening Government Operations at Public Works and Government Services Canada, I developed federal government targets for greening government operations to reduce the government’s environmental footprint, including related to sustainable buildings, electronic waste and green procurement.

Before greening government, I held a range of positions in trade and environment and international relations at Environment Canada. This work included overseeing the development of Canada's views on the trade and environment work program under the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation and co-chairing the Canada-Chile Commission for Environmental Cooperation. I also represented Canada in various international trade negotiations, including at the World Trade Organization and the Free Trade Area of the Americas, and I co-chaired the OECD Joint

Commission on Trade and Environment.

I have a Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia. I live in Ottawa and am married with two teenage children.

Neil Weatherdon – Director, Policy Planning and Cabinet Affairs – Transport Canada

Following student placements at Transport Canada and Statistics Canada in the late 1990s, Neil started his public service career in 1999 in the Marine Policy Directorate of Transport Canada. Neil joined Marine Policy shortly following the divestiture/commercialization of a large number of formerly federally-owned and operated assets and initially worked on the financial viability of certain ferry routes following their transfer to private operators, then joined the team responsible for policy issues related to the newly created Canada Port Authority model. This included a lead role in the creation of the Oshawa, Hamilton and Belledune port authorities and significant policy advice on governance issues.

In 2003, with Transport Canada’s focus turning sharply towards security, Neil accepted a secondment to the newly created Marine Security Directorate to undertake policy and regulatory work in support of Canada’s adherence to international conventions. Neil received a Deputy Minister Commendation award for his contribution to the development of the Marine Transportation Security Act.

In 2004, Neil returned to the Marine Policy Directorate and progressed to positions of greater responsibility, including appointment as a Senior Policy Advisor 2007. During this period, Neil led a number of complex and challenging port-related files, particularly in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, where conflicts between transportation and other land uses have been most acute.

In 2011, Neil joined the Strategic Policy and Innovation Directorate, still in Transport Canada, to lead the policy planning function related to the department’s Cabinet and Budget priorities. Since 2014, Neil has been either acting or substantively the Director of Policy Planning and Cabinet Affairs and leads a team of 10 high caliber employees responsible for managing the policy priorities of the Minister and department.

Neil has a BA in Geography from Carleton University and undertook addition coursework in Economics at the University of Ottawa.

Philip Quinlan – Director, Strategic Policy, Planning and Resource Management, Digital Services Branch – Public Services and Procurement Canada

Philip was born and raised a fluently bilingual French Canadian Irish Quebecer from the beautiful Eastern Townships. He holds a DEC in Commerce from John Abbott College, a B.A. in Social Sciences from the Université de Montréal and an M.A. in History from the Université du Québec à Montréal. While conducting research and pursuing his doctoral studies, he was recruited into the federal public service through an accelerated management development program.

Since then, he has worked in various program, service and corporate areas at Service Canada, the Department of Finance, the Canada School of Public Service, the Immigration and Refugee Board, and Employment and Social Development, including as Senior Advisor to Deputy Minister Ian Shugart and

Associate Deputy Minister Ron Parker.

Prior to being Director, Strategic Policy, Planning and Resource Management within the Digital Services Branch of Public Services and Procurement Canada, he worked in the Department's Policy, Planning and Communications Branch to prepare for Ministerial transition and to coordinate the departmental management of Mandate Letter commitments.

He is a founding member of the Federal Youth Network, the first recipient of the Department of Finance DM award for Workplace Wellbeing, an alumni of the Governor General's 2012 Canadian Leadership Conference, vice-president of the FC Gatineau soccer association, a father of three and a volunteer coach.

Philip est né et a grandi en tant que Québécois irlandais bilingue de la magnifique région des Cantons de l'Est. Il possède un diplôme d'études collégiales en commerce du Collège John Abbott, un baccalauréat en sciences sociales de l'Université de Montréal, et une maîtrise en histoire de l'Université du Québec à Montréal. Pendant ses recherches et ses études doctorales, il a été recruté dans la fonction publique par l'intermédiaire d'un programme de perfectionnement en gestion.

Depuis, il a travaillé dans divers programmes, services et domaines ministériels à Service Canada, au ministère des Finances, à l'École de la fonction publique du Canada, à la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié, et à Emploi et Développement social Canada, à titre, entre autres, de conseiller principal pour le sous-ministre Ian Shugart et le sous-ministre délégué Ron Parker.

Avant d’être Directeur, Politique stratégique, planification et gestion des ressources au sein de la Direction générale des services numériques de SPAC, il a travaillé à la Direction générale des politiques, de la planification et des communications pour la préparation de la transition ministérielle et la coordination de la gestion ministérielle des engagements découlant de la lettre de mandat.

Il est un membre fondateur du Réseau des jeunes fonctionnaires fédéraux, le premier récipiendaire du Prix du sous-ministre du ministère des Finances pour le mieux-être en milieu de travail, un ancien de la conférence canadienne du Gouverneur général sur le leadership de 2012, le vice-président du club de soccer FC Gatineau, un père de trois enfants et un coach bénévole.

Randa Saryeddine – Director General, Public Health Strategic Communications – Health Canada - Public Health Agency

Randa Saryeddine is currently on assignment as the Director of Talent and Skills Policy within Industry Sector at Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). In 2014, she was appointed as Director of the Policy Research and Advice Directorate in the Automotive, Transportation and Digital Technologies Branch (ATDTB) at ISED, working with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to ensure Canada’s automotive environment is competitive, innovative, and poised to develop and build the ‘car of the future’. Prior to this, Ms. Saryeddine was Director of Copyright and International Intellectual Property where she managed the development of Canada’s Copyright Modernization Act, and before that Manager of Internal Trade in the Strategic Policy Sector, and Senior Policy Advisor in the Small Business Policy Branch at Industry Canada (now ISED).

Ms. Saryeddine has also worked for the Privy Council Office as Senior Advisor in Economic and Regional Development Policy, providing strategic advice on infrastructure and transport priorities and policies. From 2002-2005, she worked at The Conference Board of Canada, authoring numerous reports on ways to enhance Canada’s competitiveness and build innovation. Ms. Saryeddine holds a MBA and a Bachelor’s of International Business from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and enjoys spending time with her two children and playing music. Sara MacKenzie – Director General, Public Health Strategic Communications – Health Canada - Public Health Agency

Sara MacKenzie joined Health Canada in July 2016 and was appointed Director General (DG) of Public Health Strategic Communications on March 31, 2017. As DG, Sara provides strategic advice and communications support to Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer and the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada. In this role, she also leads government communications and public education efforts related to the opioid crisis, for the Health Portfolio.

Before joining Health Canada, Sara was the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Public Safety Canada. Over nine years, Sara managed several areas of communications including internal and

external communications, ministerial events, media relations, social media, web services, issues management and strategic communications. As Director, Sara was responsible for managing several national marketing and advertising campaigns on cyberbullying (Stop Hating Online), cyber security (Get Cyber Safe) and emergency preparedness (Get Prepared – 72 Hours).

Sara began her career at the Treasury Board Secretariat in 1998, first in the Service and Innovation Sector, then moving to the Communications Branch following a departmental reorganization.

In 2002, Sara moved to the Correctional Service of Canada where she focused on outreach and consultation projects for two years before returning to her roots at the Treasury Board Secretariat where she held several positions, culminating in Acting Director of Corporate Communications before moving to Public Safety Canada in 2007.

Sara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Ottawa. She is married with a

young daughter, and lives in the Ottawa Valley where she is active in her local community, volunteering her time and serving on the boards of several community organizations.

Stéphane Lamoureux – Executive Director and General Counsel, Legal Services – Natural Resources Canada

Stéphane Lamoureux a été nommé avocat général et directeur exécutif des Services juridiques de RNCan le 4 septembre 2018. Il occupait auparavant les fonctions d’avocat général et directeur exécutif adjoint au sein des services juridiques d’Agriculture et d’inspection des aliments. Il avait auparavant occupé des fonctions similaires au sein des services juridiques de Services publics et approvisionnements Canada (SPAC) et Services partagés Canada (SPC).

Il a amorcé sa carrière au gouvernement fédéral au sein des services juridiques de l’Agence canadienne d’évaluation environnementale. En 2004, il s’est joint aux services juridiques de SPAC et de SSC traitant notamment d’enjeux juridiques relatifs au droit de la Couronne et aux relations de travail.

Après un bref séjour au sein de son client à titre de directeur intérimaire du Bureau de l’accès à l’information et à la protection des renseignements personnels, il a été promu au poste de gestionnaire et avocat-conseil du groupe du droit de la Couronne et des relations de travail. En 2014, il s’est joint au Bureau de la concurrence à titre de Sous-commissaire responsable de la direction des pratiques commerciales trompeuses. Dans le cadre de ses fonctions, il était responsable de la surveillance et de la mise en application, par voie civile ou criminelle, des règles prévues dans la Loi sur la concurrence, les différentes lois sur l’étiquetage et la Loi canadienne anti-pourriel.

Au cours de sa carrière, il a eu l’occasion de travailler sur des dossiers très variés et complexes tels que l’enquête entourant l’incident mortel survenu à la centrale de chauffage et de refroidissement Cliff, la mise en œuvre du cadre d’intégrité en matière d’approvisionnement, l’examen stratégique des opérations de Postes Canada ainsi que de nombreuses enquêtes.

Outre ses activités professionnelles, il est aussi actif dans des diverses organisations de sa communauté. Il est impliqué dans le conseil d’établissement de l’École internationale du Mont-Bleu et siège au conseil d’administration du club de soccer FC Gatineau.

Il est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en droit de l’Université de Montréal. Il est aussi diplômé de l’École nationale d’administration publique où il a obtenu un Diplôme d’étude supérieures spécialisées (D.E.S.S.) et d’une Maîtrise en administration publique (M.A.P.). Il est membre du Barreau du Québec depuis 2001.

Tracey Sampson – Executive Director, Solutions Centre, Corporate Services Branch – Health Canada - Public Health Agency

Tracey Sampson is currently the Executive Director, Solutions Centre responsible for the development and maintenance of 200+ business applications used to support Health Canada (HC) and the Public Health Agency (PHAC). In this role, Tracey is also responsible for a large number of IT-enabled business projects in support of HC/PHAC priorities, as well as the implementation of several Government of Canada initiatives within the Department and Agency (e.g. Email Transformation).

Prior to joining HC in 2015, Tracey was the Deputy CIO at the Department of Justice, responsible for the delivery of core operational IM/IT services to the Department, including Application Development, IT Security, Help Desk and Desktop Support; Records Management Services; and was also charged with the implementation of numerous Government of Canada initiatives within the Department. In addition to her operational responsibilities, Tracey was also responsible for leading a number of Branch transformation activities under the Deficit Reduction Action Plan (DRAP) and co-led the development and implementation of an organizational transformation with the CIO to centralize and restructure the delivery of IM/IT services across the country. Tracey joined the Federal Government in 1995 as a CS-01 at Health Canada and quickly worked her way up the ranks to a director-level role in 2001. Over the years, Tracey has worked in 4 Departments, including Health Canada (twice!); Treasury Board Secretariat; Canada Border Services Agency; and the Department of Justice. Tracey has also performed a variety of roles both inside and outside of IM/IT. Non-IM/IT roles include the Director of Business Services (delivering HR, Finance, Planning & Communication within a Directorate); several Planning roles (HC; TBS; Justice); several PMO (Project Management Office) roles (HC; CBSA); and leading government-wide collective staffing and development programs for the CS community (TBS-CIOB). Tracey has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Carleton University; a Masters Certificate in Project Leadership from Waterloo University; and a Certificate in LEAN for Government from the University of Ottawa.

Werner Liedtke - Chief Financial Management/Deputy Chief Financial Officer – Department of National Defence

Werner Liedtke began his military career as a member of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. Upon reaching the rank of Corporal, he was accepted as an Officer Cadet at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. Graduating with a Bachelor of Administration from Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean in 1988, he then completed his logistics training in Borden, Ontario. Werner Liedtke’s first posting was to Toronto, Ontario and he has since served extensively with the Logistics Finance Community. Highlights include being appointed the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Comptroller, Staff Officer to the Director General Financial Services and various finance positions in Ottawa. He also served at Joint Force Command Brunssum in the

Netherlands as the J8 Budget Officer responsible for NATO ISAF operations in Afghanistan. He deployed to Kabul in January 2004 as the ISAF HQ Deputy CJ8. Werner Liedtke is a Certified Management Accountant and completed Master Degrees in Business Administration at the University of Ottawa and in Defence Studies from Royal Military College. He graduated from the Canadian Forces Command and Staff College in 2006. Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 2006, he served as the Information Management Group Comptroller and as Director of Budget 3, responsible for budget operations within the Department of National Defence. In 2009 he assumed command of the Canadian Forces Support Unit (Europe) in Geilenkirchen, Germany. Werner Liedtke was promoted to Colonel in 2010 and served as the Royal Canadian Air Force Comptroller/Director Air Comptrollership and Business management and in 2012 he served as the Director Budget. He was promoted Brigadier-General in 2015 and was employed as the Director General Financial Management. Werner Liedtke retired from the Canadian Armed Forces in October 2017 and is currently employed as the Chief Financial Management/Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Werner Liedtke a débuté sa carrière militaire en tant que membre du régiment Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders. Après avoir atteint le rang de caporal, il est admis élève-officier au Collège militaire royal de Kingston, en Ontario. En 1988, le Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean lui décerne un baccalauréat en administration. Il complète, par la suite, sa formation logistique à Borden, en Ontario. La première affectation du Werner Liedtke s'est déroulée à Toronto en Ontario, et depuis, il a largement servi dans le monde des finances des services logistiques. Parmi les étapes marquantes de sa carrière, on compte sa nomination au poste de contrôleur à la 8e Escadre Trenton, d'officier d'état-major pour le Directeur général - Services financiers, et à diverses autres fonctions dans le domaine des finances à Ottawa. Werner Liedtke a aussi travaillé au sein du Commandement de forces interarmées de Brunssum aux Pays-Bas, en tant qu'officier responsable des budgets au J8 pour la FIAS des opérations de l'OTAN en Afghanistan. Lors de son déploiement à Kaboul en janvier 2004, il assume le rôle d'adjoint au CJ8, au QG de la FIAS. Werner Liedtke est un comptable en management accrédité et a complété une maîtrise en administration des affaires à l'université d'Ottawa, ainsi qu'une seconde, en Études de la défense au

Collège militaire royal du Canada. En 2006, il a gradué du Collège de commandement et d'état-major des Forces canadiennes. Promu lieutenant-colonel en 2006, il a servi au ministère de la Défense nationale, à titre de contrôleur du Groupe de gestion de l'information et de Directeur - Budget 3, responsable des budgets opérationnels. En 2009, il a assumé le commandement de l'Unité de soutien des Forces canadiennes (Europe) à Geilenkirchen en Allemagne. Werner Liedtke a été promu au grade de colonel en 2010 et a servi à titre de contrôleur de l'Aviation royale du Canada/directeur – Fonction de contrôle et planification d'activités (Air) et en 2012 a servi à titre de Directeur Budget. Il a été promu Brigadier-Général en 2015 et a servi à titre de Directeur général Gestion financière. Werner Liedtke a pris sa retraite des Forces armées canadiennes en octobre 2017 et occupe actuellement le poste de Chef - Gestion Financière/Agent principal des finances suppléant.