Yvon Audette
Partner, Advisory Services, Management Consulting · KPMG
Information Technology specialist with a proven reputation for assisting clients across multiple industries improve their IT organization
It Cost Optimization It Due Diligence and Integration/Separation It Strategy Green IT It-Enabled Business Transformation
Michelle Lobchuk
Associate Professor · Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba
Empathic understanding of our partners in care - Family Carers in Canada
Empathy Perceptual understanding Video-feedback Caregiving Family Caregiving
Christine Saulnier
Nova Scotia Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Research Women and Politics Canadian Public Policy Social Policy Antipoverty
Jonathan Doh, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for Research, Faculty Advancement and Global Engagement; Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business; Professor, Management & Operations · Villanova University
Jonathan Doh, PhD, is an expert in international business, global leadership and corporate social responsibility.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Cross-Cultural Management Latin America International Trade International Management
Catherine Morris
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Human & Social Development · University of Victoria
Catherine Morris is involved in education, research and advocacy on international human rights, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Thailand Higher Education Research Policy Analysis Cambodia
Tammy Schirle
Associate Professor of Economics · Wilfrid Laurier University
Associate Professor of Economics & Director of the Laurier Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis
Applied Econometrics Economics of Gender Economics of Aging Public economics Labour Economics
David Berri
Department Chair and Professor of Economics · Southern Utah University
Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports
Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA
Shana Poplack
Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair (I) in Linguistics · University of Ottawa
Sociolinguist specializing in vernacular speech, with a focus on bilingual and minority contexts
Language Ideology Language Prescription African American Vernacular English French in Canada Language Contact
Jane Hilderman
Executive Director · Samara Canada
Jane Hilderman leads Samara Canada, a trusted nonpartisan educational charity dedicated to strengthening Canada's democracy.
Policy Policy Analysis Qualitative Research Research Public Policy
Wayne Roberts
principal · Will Work for Food Policy
engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment
Local Food Production Sustainable Food Green Jobs Food Charters Community Organizing & Development
Linda Godel
Partner, Business Law Group · Torkin Manes LLP
Extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organizations — Chair of the firm’s Not-for-Profit & Charities Law Practice Group
Directors' Duties of Not For Profits and Charities Mergers of Not For Profit and Charities Governance of Not for Profits and Charities Charities Not for Profits
Lynn Gehl
Indigenous/Indigenist Cultural Critic, Writer, Author · Independent
Indigenist Cultural Critic
Sex-Discrimination in the Indian Act Treaty and Land Claims Process Indigenous Knowledge Algonquin Anishinaabeg Indigenous Affairs
Zayna Khayat
Senior Advisor, Health System Innovation · MaRS Discovery District
One of Canada's leading thinkers and "do-ers" in health innovation
Health Innovation Health Technologies Health startups Startups Medical technology
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis Strategic Advocacy
Doug Smith
Principal · DSE Network Inc.
NHL Story - Author & International Speaker on Building Performance
Unlocking Performance High Performance Teams The Gift of Performance Phenomenal Outcomes The High Performance Brain
Anna Esselment
Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science · University of Waterloo
Anna Esselment research interests include Canadian institutions, campaigns and elections, and intergovernmental relations.
Canadian Politics Partisanship Political Parties Campaigns Canadian Institutions
David Stewart-Patterson
Vice-President, Public Policy · The Conference Board of Canada
No dragon in this den! Combining policy analysis & advocacy, the CBoC's VP of Public Policy enthusiastically supports young entrepreneurs
Public Policy
Dr. Ron Dembo
Founder and CEO · Zerofootprint Software Inc.
Easily filling even the biggest shoes and still leaving no mark, the CEO of Zerofootprint developed software to reduce environmental impacts
Energy Management Carbon Measurement and Management Renewable Energy Green Buildings Enterprise Risk Management
Brenda Spotton Visano
University Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies · York University
Spotton Visano engages a variety of research methods to examine ways to improve access to basic financial services for low income Canadians.
Financial Literacy Economic Literacy Social Justice Financial Education Community Outreach
Christian Vermast
Sales Representative, Senior Vice President, Sales · Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Christian, a consummate sales award winner, has consistently ranked among the top real estate agents in the city for well over a decade.
Toronto Housing Market Condominiums Real Estate Condos Country Living