Doug Derabbie Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

* Leads the association's government relations, business risk, and stakeholder management functions and provides strategic counsel and policy advice. * Oversees research and policy development activities and directly supports several member committees.* Prepares communications including submissions, newsletters, bulletins, and updates on government policy.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

* Led OAO’s government relations activities by establishing positive relationships with Cabinet Ministers, MPPs, political staff, and ministry officials for the purpose of advancing OAO’s strategic priorities and its reputation.*Developed strategic initiatives to support OAO’s efforts to align and complement the government’s public policy positions and.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Established positive relationships with elected officials and government representatives that led to the advancement of strategic priorities.* Engaged members in public policy input, lobby campaigns and government relations initiatives.* Developed external communications strategies to obtain media coverage and enhance public awareness.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Identified, created and acted upon strategic opportunities to secure regulatory and legislative changes to support the insurance industry in Ontario.* Built positive external relationships with government representatives, media and other stakeholders to gain support for policy positions.* Led successful grassroots and community outreach efforts to.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Led the development and documentation of the strategic and business planning activities for the agency.* Monitored implementation of the plan and tracked organizational performance.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Conducted corporate and operational due diligence for merger of two government agencies.* Identified efficiencies and savings arising from the consolidation.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Provided executive level support to the President and CEO in forwarding the achievement of the agency’s corporate objectives.* Assumed direct responsibility for issues management including crisis situations and business continuity planning.* Provided oversight and support to ensure the alignment and integration of the agency’s activities and internal and.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Acted as the agency’s primary point of contact for the Minister’s Office, the Premier’s Office, various partner ministries and agencies, and other government stakeholders.* Developed and maintained strong working relationships with key industry stakeholders.* Provided advice to the CEO, Board of Directors and senior executives on government policies and.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Published member bulletins, monthly newsletter, and other communications materials.* Organized annual conference, CEO health and safety workshop, and meetings between Board of Directors and Ministers.* Developed association’s annual business plan and implemented a strategy to achieve key deliverables.

Toronto, Canada Area

* Reviewed legislation, government budgets and studies, and presented persuasive arguments for the industry’s position.* Represented the association as a subject expert and delivered well-researched presentations on industry-specific issues to legislative committees.* Served on government advisory committees, trade advisory groups and other stakeholder.

Toronto

* Analysed, reviewed and recommended policy positions on provincial and federal environmental issues to the President and Board of Directors.* Prepared industry submissions, policy presentations, and member communications on environmental issues.* Communicated with members to understand their needs, identified environmental issues of top priority, received.

Ottawa, Canada Area

* Monitored media coverage, liaised with the Minister’s Office, and provided guidance to departmental officials on the content, format and deadlines for briefing information.* Advised on Question Period customs for questions, edited briefing material, and updated notes for the Minister’s Question Period book.* Reviewed and analyzed parliamentary papers.

Ottawa, Canada Area

* Researched Parliamentary committee proceedings, gathered relevant information, and briefed Member for committee meetings.* Responsible for media relations, coordinated interviews, and drafted press releases.* Responded to constituent communications and correspondence.* Designed householders and targeted mailings.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

Thesis "The Use of New Electronic Technology by Canadian Parties"

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Honors, Political Science