The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association has represented Canada’s leading manufacturers of light and heavy duty motor vehicles for more than 90 years. Its membership includes FCA Canada, Inc.; Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and General Motors of Canada Company. Collectively its members accounted for more than 50% of vehicles produced in Canada in 2019. The members operate vehicle assembly plants as well as engine and components plants and have over 1,300 dealerships across Canada.… Show more The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association has represented Canada’s leading manufacturers of light and heavy duty motor vehicles for more than 90 years. Its membership includes FCA Canada, Inc.; Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and General Motors of Canada Company. Collectively its members accounted for more than 50% of vehicles produced in Canada in 2019. The members operate vehicle assembly plants as well as engine and components plants and have over 1,300 dealerships across Canada. Direct and indirect jobs associated with vehicle manufacturing are estimated at over 500,000 across the country. Show less

The Business Council of Canada is the senior voice of Canada’s business community and represents chief executives and leading entrepreneurs in all sectors and regions of the country. Its member companies collectively employ 1.5 million Canadians and are responsible for most of Canada’s private sector investments, exports, R&D, and workplace training. Leveraging research, consultation and advocacy with a business perspective, the Council is a source of thoughtful, informed resource on issues of… Show more The Business Council of Canada is the senior voice of Canada’s business community and represents chief executives and leading entrepreneurs in all sectors and regions of the country. Its member companies collectively employ 1.5 million Canadians and are responsible for most of Canada’s private sector investments, exports, R&D, and workplace training. Leveraging research, consultation and advocacy with a business perspective, the Council is a source of thoughtful, informed resource on issues of national importance to the economic and social fabric of Canada (www.ceocouncil.ca).● Leading the Council’s policy advocacy on international trade, taxation, investment and fiscal issues; ● Supporting CEO members on business strategy related to government policy;● Managing the Council's tax policy work and the annual Total Tax Contribution report in collaboration with PwC; ● Identifying and researching emerging issues and their implications to lead the implementation of the Council’s strategies pertaining to trade and investment issues; ● Representing the Council in stakeholder meetings, on Parliamentary Committees and as a speaker and participant at conferences, panels, roundtables and events; ● Collaborating with member companies and a network of key international contacts to develop opportunities for Canadian business, including in emerging markets such as China and India; Show less

● Leading the Council's work on tax policy, pensions and the role of large enterprises in the Canadian economy. ● Directing the Council's Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coalition. ● Advising, providing analysis and supporting the Council’s Policy Team with a focus on international trade, fiscal and monetary policy issues. ● Researching, analyzing and developing papers on a wide range of priority issues including macro-economic… Show more ● Leading the Council's work on tax policy, pensions and the role of large enterprises in the Canadian economy. ● Directing the Council's Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coalition. ● Advising, providing analysis and supporting the Council’s Policy Team with a focus on international trade, fiscal and monetary policy issues. ● Researching, analyzing and developing papers on a wide range of priority issues including macro-economic and fiscal policy. ● Appearing before Parliamentary Committees, preparing submissions and developing communications including briefs, discussion papers, op-eds and presentations.● Liaising with stakeholders and developing/maintaining an active network of relationships in the federal and provincial governments, trade associations, corporate Canada and NGOs.____________________________ Show less

(See previous organizational overview)● Supported the VP in planning and implementing the Council’s trade policy initiatives.● Managed fiscal initiatives and international relations mandates.● Led the development of the Council’s fiscal policy priorities in 2012 and 2013. ____________________________

DFAT-D manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations to encourage the country's international trade and lead Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance, including strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and expanding free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels (www.international.gc.ca).● Served as lead analyst for market access trade negotiations with India, Mercosur and the Ukraine. ● Conducted stakeholder outreach… Show more DFAT-D manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations to encourage the country's international trade and lead Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance, including strengthening rules-based trading arrangements and expanding free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels (www.international.gc.ca).● Served as lead analyst for market access trade negotiations with India, Mercosur and the Ukraine. ● Conducted stakeholder outreach. ● Wrote briefs on market access issues.____________________________ACCELERATED ECONOMIST TRAINING PROGRAM (August 2009 - June 2011)The federal government’s Accelerated Economist Training Program develops high potential, master's-level graduates for senior policy roles in the Government of Canada through assignments at Industry Canada, the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Privy Council Office and the Department of Finance. The following work experience was obtained during this program: Show less

The TBS functions as the government's management board, oversees the operations of the federal government as a whole, directs the comptrollership function of government, oversees financial management functions within departments and agencies, and advises Treasury Board ministers in the administration of government (www.tbs-sct.gc.ca).● Guided federal departments in the development of Treasury Board submissions for funding.● Advised the Associate Deputy Minister and the President… Show more The TBS functions as the government's management board, oversees the operations of the federal government as a whole, directs the comptrollership function of government, oversees financial management functions within departments and agencies, and advises Treasury Board ministers in the administration of government (www.tbs-sct.gc.ca).● Guided federal departments in the development of Treasury Board submissions for funding.● Advised the Associate Deputy Minister and the President of the TBS on Department of National Defence policy issues. Show less

As the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the PCO helps the government to implement its vision and respond to issues facing the government and the country by serving as advisor to the Prime Minister, facilitating the daily functioning of Cabinet and ensuring public service leadership (www.pco-bcp.gc.ca).● Briefed the Prime Minister, the Clerk of the PCO and the Deputy and Assistant Secretaries to Cabinet on a broad range of social… Show more As the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the PCO helps the government to implement its vision and respond to issues facing the government and the country by serving as advisor to the Prime Minister, facilitating the daily functioning of Cabinet and ensuring public service leadership (www.pco-bcp.gc.ca).● Briefed the Prime Minister, the Clerk of the PCO and the Deputy and Assistant Secretaries to Cabinet on a broad range of social issues.● Guided departments in the preparation of Memoranda to Cabinet.● Played the challenge function role in policy development.● Analyzed policy frameworks with a significant, material impact on social development. Show less

With a mandate to ensure a healthy Canadian economy, the Department of Finance Canada develops economic management policies, advises government, prepares the federal government's budget, and develops rules and regulations for Canada's financial institutions (www.fin.gc.ca).● Prepared briefing material for the Assistant Deputy Minister on a range of taxation issues.● Coordinated branch-wide access to information responses.

Industry Canada works to improve the competitiveness of Canadian industry, enhance innovation, increase Canada’s global trade, attract investment and build efficient markets (www.ic.gc.ca).● Prepared a submission for the approval of the Canadian Tourism Commission’s Corporate Plan and Operating/Capital Budgets.

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