Ann Dickie Email & Phone Number

Policy Advisor to the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

International EngagementLead Analyst for Pacific and Atlantic files and relationships.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

International Engagement Team - Developed the political analysis of updates to Arctic policies to inform Coast Guard approach and stance on security, search and rescue, and environmental protection in the Arctic. - Engaged in extensive stakeholder management with both internal and external interlocutors. Managed consultations with program areas for recommendations on event attendance to the Commissioner as well as coordinated the development of a thematic policy paper template and guidelines for a multilateral fora with international partners.- Provided policy analysis on interdepartmental engagements, such as the Canada-U.S. Arctic Dialogue, to ensure successful implementation of Coast Guard security and governance priorities in whole of government initiatives.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Research Assistant to Professor Ruparelia, the Jarislowsky Democracy Chair and the Samara Centre for Democracy for the SSHRC funded project “Democracy after COVID-19: What Lessons can Canada Offer and Learn?” to provide a comparative perspective on the challenges and successes democracies have faced in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. - Assisted in research, writing, and editing process of policy briefs on electoral participation, representation, and accountability- Gathered data from a variety of primary and secondary sources, synthesized information to be clearly digestible to both academics and laypeople, and analyzed trends in electoral transformation since the onset of COVID-19 to determine key indicators and changes- Co-authored the article "Early lessons on electoral participation and modernizing elections after the pandemic" in the Institute for Research and Public Policy's election modernization series

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

TA for GINS 2010 - Global and International Economic Issues, LAWS 2301 - Canadian Criminal Justice, and LAWS 2302 - Criminal Law- Facilitated weekly tutorial sessions to assist students with course assignments and guide discussions on readings and theoretical frameworks- Provided grades and feedback to students- Worked with various professors to coordinate student feedback and manage course delivery

- Research Assistant to Professor David Carment. - Promote and solicited submissions for the Canadian Foreign Policy Journal and Canada in International Affairs book series. - Coordinated with high profile academics and policy leaders to develop strong stakeholder relations. - Provided comments on submissions to determine their suitability for themed editions of the Journal. - Developed a strong social media profile to further engage with the public and increase readership.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Research and Policy Analyst for the Cybersecurity Unit in the Research and Policy Division - Developed a policy brief on how the integration of cybersecurity tools can enhance the prevention pillar of the Responsibility to Protect within the United Nations - Conducted independent research on cyber information collection and manipulation by both the United Nations and bad actors, how to use information collection to expand resources to fight atrocities, and the utility of a public-private partnership on information management to be used as an early warning system - Presented research findings to senior executives and gained approval of the policy brief to be published on the organization's website for use by stakeholders

- Conceptualized and executed Model Parliament programming, including a keynote panel of career politicians, a mock-leader's debate, and the weekend Model Parliament session for over 100 students - Selected and trained a team of eight vice-presidents to support organizational requirements. - Provided editorial oversight to the event background guide, which was designed to provide participants with the history and policies of all five major Canadian political parties prior to the event.

- Conducted research on citizenship pathways for recent refugees and developed informative pamphlets to be distributed to members of the Centre- Created and delivered a presentation on labour laws in Canada as they specifically relate to immigrants and refugees to assist in their job search and navigation of workplace harassment and exploitation.

- European Court of Human Rights - Won 'Best Dais' award in recognition of outstanding research and conference preparation. - Developed a fictionalized case set in Hungary focused on the issues of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly based on the current political situation in the country, similar legal precedent in the ECHR, and relevant policy.

- SSUNS 2019: Commission on the Status of Women - Prepared a background guide on how to address the needs of women facing poverty globally, with an emphasis on sustainable infrastructure to be used by delegates in their preparation for the conference. - Oversaw a committee of 20+ participations and guided debate and draft resolution preparation.

British Columbia, Canada

- Planned fundraising and awareness events that increased community engagement in the organization's programs- Developed preliminary research and sampling of four saltwater monitoring programs, including creating a research methodology and data management tools

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Affairs, Graduated With High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant- Specialization in International Conflict Analysis and Resolution.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Double Major In History And Political Science

Activities and Societies: PSSA, SSMU, WWF McGill, McMUN, McGill Model Parliament, SSUNS, Student Research Initiative, MWIL