| A Canadian public leader who has worked at the local,
provincial, federal and international level, He possesses a unique national
and international network. His innovative style has provided direction
to Canadian organizations and institutions, including the not-for-profit,
public service, business and political sectors. His executive experience
equips him to work as a “drop-in” chief executive officer
or in a mentoring role for senior management. His experience relates directly
to government relations, decision making, strategic planning and project
management.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
During a 15 year federal parliamentary career, served in Cabinet as
Minister in three portfolios. Directed large complex government departments.
Acted as the Prime Minister’s representative to the United Nations
General Assembly and the Commonwealth.
Worked with Heads of State, UN agencies re: emerging issues.
Served as head of the Canadian delegation to international conferences
and negotiations. Functions included: briefing, directing and representing.
Through civic elected office in Waterloo, Ontario, developed expertise
in change and transition.
Access to a broad range of government, business and not-for-profit leaders.
As president of a consulting company, mentored and assisted information
technology spin-off companies in planning for financial and human resource
needs. Experience in strategic planning and development at the municipal
level.
Acted as advisor on transition and changing international markets to a
Group Benefits and Health Insurance company.
Facilitated a Joint Venture in Asia for a Canadian hardware components
company.
Acted as a mentor to an Alberta venture capital firm regarding entry into
the southwestern Ontario market.
Co-founded CUSO, conceptualizing and involving various segments of Canadian
society in new overseas service agency.
Chaired a Reconciliation Implement Commission on sexual abuse for the
Jesuit Fathers of Upper Canada. (The agreement was a first significant
use of an Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanism).
As Executive Director of a Crown Corporation, designed and implemented
a province-wide Manitoba Centennial program with unique collaboration
of business, labour and government. Managed an $8 million budget.
Conceived and implemented the 1967 Canadian Centennial “Miles for
Millions” program; engaging municipalities, business, the education
sector, labour and the media in fund-raising and educational programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Wilfred Laurier University – Research Ethics Advisory Committee
Royal Roads University, Victoria B.C. – Conflict Management Advisory
Board
United Nations Association of Canada – Board
Canadian Human Rights Foundation – Board
Canadian Council of Churches – Chair, Commission on Foreign Affairs
The Presbyterian Church in Canada – National Chair, Millennium Program
World University Service of Canada – Board
Honourary Doctorate – Wilfrid Laurier University and Knox College
U of T
Rotary – Paul Harris Fellow
Canada 125 Medal
Canadian Bureau for International Education – Award of Merit
Parliamentarians Global Action – Leadership Award
CUSO – special recognition
Manitoba Association for World Development – Organizing Executive
Director
Ontario Lottery Corporation – Member of founding Board
University of Victoria – 2002 Distinguished Alumni Award
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